AppleShare IP 5.0: Print Service (FAQ)

This article contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding Print Service for AppleShare IP 5.0, with answers to those questions. Additional AppleShare IP FAQ's are listed at the bottom of this article.
Questions answered in this article:
  1. Does the AppleShare IP 5.0 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 5.0 on a 680x0 computer?
  4. Does the new print server handle print jobs sent over TCP/IP?

Question 1: Does the AppleShare IP 5.0 print server provide logging that can be used for accounting purposes?

Answer: This is not currently available with AppleShare IP 5.0.

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 locally store fonts that are needed.

Question 3: Is it possible to run the Print Server component of AppleShare IP 5.0 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 print server handle print jobs sent over TCP/IP?

Answer: This is not available with AppleShare IP 5.0.

Other AppleShare IP 5.0 FAQ's can be found in the following articles:

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012