This article contains the following frequently asked questions (FAQ) about AppleShare IP 6 Print Server and answers to those questions.

1. Does the AppleShare IP Print Server provide logging that can be used for accounting purposes?

2. Can I store fonts on the Print Server for use by everyone sending print jobs to its queues?

3. Is it possible to run the Print Server component of AppleShare IP on a 680x0 computer?

4. Does the new AppleShare IP 6 Print Server handle print jobs sent over TCP/IP?

5. Does the new Print Server work with the LaserWriter 8 driver?

6. Does the AppleShare IP 6 Print Server work with the LaserWriter 8.5 IP printing features?

7. Does the new AppleShare IP 6 Print Server work with queue names with spaces?

8. Do print queues error logs notate the IP address of the printer or the queue in question?

9. Does secure printing work for non-Mac clients?

10. Does AppleShare IP 6 Print Server work with localtalk printers?

11. How are print jobs assigned to the printers in a queue?

12. Can I use the "Allow binary data" and "Allow color printing" options for IP print queues?

13. Can I print a Postscript file that another client gave me?

Answer : This is not currently available with AppleShare IP 6.0.

Question 2 : Can I store fonts on the Print Server for use by everyone sending print jobs to its queues?

Answer : No. The client will have to store needed fonts locally.

Question 3 : Is it possible to run the Print Server component of AppleShare IP 6.0 on a 680x0 computer?

Answer : No, the new Print Server is a PowerPC native application, and cannot run on 680x0 computers. With the introduction of AppleShare 4.2, the server software is now only PowerPC compatible.

Question 4 : Does the new AppleShare IP 6 Print Server handle print jobs sent over TCP/IP?

Answer : AppleShare IP 6 supports IP and LPR printing from any client including Mac, WinTel, and Unix.

Question 5 : Does the new Print Server work with the LaserWriter 8 driver?

Answer : The AppleShare IP 6 Print Server requires LaserWriter 8 version 8.4 or later.

Question 6 : Does the AppleShare IP 6 Print Server work with the LaserWriter 8.5 IP printing features?

Answer : AppleShare IP 6 works with the IP printing feature in this Apple-provided driver.

Question 7 : Does the new AppleShare IP 6 Print Server work with queue names with spaces?

Answer : Spaces are handled correctly with AppleTalk queues. LPR queues with spaces in the Queue name will be recognized by the client up to the first space. Thus, if a LPR client wants to print to the "Accounting Dept" queue--the queue name to select is "Accounting." Leading spaces are not recognized.

Question 8 : Do print queues error logs notate the IP address of the printer or the queue in question?

Answer : Error logs will identify the IP address of the printer to notate error conditions.

Question 9 : Does secure printing work for non-Mac clients?

Answer : Yes. However, a limitation in Windows NT print drivers is not compatible with secure printing for print queuing.

Question 10 : Does AppleShare IP 6 Print Server work with LocalTalk printers?

Answer : The AppleShare IP 6 Print Server works with LocalTalk laser printers that use the LaserWriter 8 driver. Printers that cannot use the LaserWriter 8 driver cannot be used with the AppleShare IP 6 Print Server.

Question11 : How are print jobs assigned to the printers in a queue?

Answer : Print jobs are assigned in a round robin fashion. The printer server will ping the printers until one is available to send a new print job. You can drag jobs to a specific printer while at the Print Server Admin console.

Question 12 : Can I use the "Allow binary data" and "Allow color printing" options for IP print queues?

Answer : No. They are only available to AppleTalk printers.

Question 13 : Can I print a Postscript file that another client gave me?

Answer : Yes. However, if secure printing is activated, printing the Postscript file may not work.