IPP Mail Archive: Re: IPP> host-to-device ...

Re: IPP> host-to-device ...

Harry Lewis (harryl@us.ibm.com)
Thu, 12 Feb 1998 23:36:56 -0500

Someone is apparently addressing requirements with the following set of=

questions. This is a good approach...

>Will it be sufficient if my local network-printer supports ONLY >IPP?

>Will IPP provide the same functionality provided by proprietary
>solutions?

>Why do network printers have to support an ever increasing number >of
protocols? And often pay a licensing fee for the protocols?

I don't understand this (next) one, however, and how the context of Ne=
tware
(specifically) applies to IPP requirements.

>Will IPP address the issue of print servers and queues (as defined
>by Netware)?

Many systems define servers and queues. Are you suggesting IPP Should a=
dapt to
a Netware paradigm? I would think the other way around.

Harry Lewis - IBM Printing Systems
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