NetParLpr 2.2

Short:        Network Printing Client
Author:       mikeb@skylink.net
Uploader:     mikeb skylink net
Type:         comm/tcp
Version:      2.2
Requires:     KS 2.0+ WB 2.0+
Architecture: m68k-amigaos

    NetParLpr is a Lpr compatible Client for the Amiga. With
it you can print to Unix Print servers, Network Ready printers,
TCP/IP Print Servers, and properly prepared Windows machines
(must have LPD service installed -- See docs for details.).

[ If upgrading from NetParLpr 2.0, see Changes below. ]

This Client offers:

        * RFC-1179 Compatible. This is the BSD Line Printer
          protocol. Don't let the term "Line Printer" fool
          you, graphics prints are also handled in this
          protocol.

        * 68000 through 68060 support.

        * Local Print Spooling. User selects where the
          spooling directory is.

        * Can be configured with the prt42_50.lha printer
          device for easy use. With this setup, it is
          very easy to change network printers just by
          bouncing into preferences. (This is the
          suggested installation method!)

        * Also works with Turboprint.

        * Multiple printer support.

        * Users are informed of errors through extensive use
          of the Amiga System Messages.

        * Offline printing (Can print when network is down and
          prints will be sent when network goes back online).

        * Easy installation - Complete installer script.

        * Easier removal - Installer script comes with a heavily
          tested "Remove" option.

        * 10 Testers worked out my bugs. See docs for information on
          what networks and hardware has been printed to. If you can add
          to this list, please write .....

        * No Enforcer Hits...Not a feature, just something I'm proud of.


NOTE: This Client is NOT compatible with the Current NetPar Server or
the TestPar programs. I am working on the Server but decided to release
this client as a stand alone program for now. There seams to be a need for
the functionality this client provides. If you need to use this client and
also need to print to another Amiga, I would suggest that you use the
lpd.lha package by Juergen Schubert  (on AmiNET) to replace the NetPar
Server. This client has been tested with the lpd.lha program...
    

   Windows 3.x/95/98/NT succes has been reported. See the "Support Software"
section in the AmigaGuide docs for a listing of Servers that has been tested
with NetParLpr.

   Finally a BIG CUDOS to an old Friend of mine, Rodney Myers. A former Amiga
owner with a justified hatred of Microsoft, lent to me the use of his 133 Mhz
Pentium Laptop, installed with RedHat Linux 4.2. Without this machine, I
would STILL be trying to find a Priveledged Socket error in my code.....


          Michael M Brockman  3-Jul-98
          mailto:mikeb@skylink.net


     PGP Key Available upon request

Changes: Aminet 2.2 Release

         * Installation script would sometimes place a unprintable
           character at the end of the PrinterHOST variable. This would
           cause random errors on the server connection. NetParSpool will
           now look for those characters an null them out.

         * Added users hints, programs and comments to the documentation.
           Found a larger listing of Windows LPD servers that work with
           NetParLpr


         Aminet 2.1 Release

         * User selectable Class, Job, Query and Server Socket connection.
           [ Note: After installation, run "Change Installed Settings" to
                  use some of these new features. See documentation for
                  details. ]

         * Cleaned up memory Allocation. (No bug found, just a
           precautionary measure).


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