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Network Design Manual

January 20, 1999

By Jay Milne

Enterprise network printing is no simple matter. There are different network and client operating systems, different printer languages and an assortment of user requirements you must consider before purchasing even one printer. To simplify matters, we'll walk you through all the complexities that go into selecting, supporting, and managing an enterprise printing solution.

Below you will find our complete guide to the intricacies of enterprise network printing.

  • Introduction
  • Printer Selection Methods
  • Printer Performance
  • Distributed Printing
  • Color vs. Monochrome
  • Defining Printer Costs
  • Printer Accounting
  • Attaching to the Network
  • Cross-Platform Printing
  • Mainframe Printing Issues
  • Enterprise Printing and NOS Selection
  • Printer Management, Diagnostics and Configuration
  • The Future of Enterprise Printing
  • Summary
  • Diagrams:
    NOS-based Accounting

    Printer-based Accounting

    Printing Alternatives

    Web-based Printer Management

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