What Is the Purpose of a Print Server?
Businesses may have numerous employees, each using an individual workstation. These workstations may all use one printer to print files and documents, as opposed to individual printers. A print server is a device that makes this arrangement possible.
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Definition
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A print server is a device or type of computer that connects to more than one computer shared in a network. Print servers can be used to save costs by utilizing one printing device for multiple workstations as opposed to individual printers.
Types
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A print server can be a dedicated computer or hardware. A print server computer is a server in the network group with the designated purpose of serving as the networked printer. Print server hardware is a set of instructions loaded onto the hard drive of a computer designated to act as the print server.
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Process
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A print server, whether hardware or a computer, uses software to enable multiple computers to access server functions. Once each computer's credentials are verified by the print server, each workstation can interface with the server to utilize its print functions.
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