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For high-throughput requirements, you might want to use a feature called printer
pooling, which enables you to set up a number of identical printers, all connected to a
single printer queue, that appear to the network as one printer. Users print to the listed
printer, and the first available real printer services the job. Using printer pooling, you
could have a whole bank of printers appear as one printer to the users and dramatically
increase the number of print requests you can handle. Keep in mind that pooled
printers must be identical, because they will all use the same print driver. Figure 17-16
shows the tab on which printer pooling is enabled.
As you can see, setting up networked printers with Windows Server 2008 is a
relatively straightforward process that gives you considerable flexibility in how you
set up and manage your shared printers. Remember, too, that other printing models
are also possible, such as network-connected printers. Consult the documentation that
comes with such printers for details on setting them up on your network.
Figure 17-16.
Enabling printer pooling
Summary :
275 Chapter 17: Administering Windows Server 2008: The Basics For high-throughput requirements, you might want to use a feature called printer pooling, which enables you to set up a number of identical printers, all connected to a single printer queue, that appear to the network as one printer.
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