The task of configuring and managing network printing services is much different than working with a printer connected to your workstation. With enterprise network printing, there are different network and client operating systems, different printer languages and an assortment of user requirements to contend with. With such complexities, it is no simple task to create a method to easily design, deploy and manage all of these devices on your network.

To simplify matters, we'll take you through the entire process of supporting an enterprise printing solution -- from printer selection and deployment to management. Specifically, we will discuss the process of determining user and administrator requirements and translate those requirements into specific printer features. Along the way, we'll dip into printer performance and feature issues, network and operating system connectivity, printer management and resource accounting, ending with a sneak peek inside future enterprise printing technologies.

Printer Selection Methods