Using IP address in printer definition

[Kenneth Brody]

(Broken quoting fixed.)

On 2/3/2012 9:02 AM, Richard Hane wrote:
> From: Kenneth Brody<kenbrody at spamcop.net>
[...]
>> We have a network-connected printer, and filePro has no problem printing to
>> it with a destination of "WIN:DELL2150-A58D44-IPv4".  No servers, no shares,
>> no redirection, just "print to this network printer".
>
> I understand what you say above but that is a very simplictic setup. It is
> different if you have 10 - 12 printers, several servers, 30 workstations,
> all running a multitude of different programs all windows (except filePro -
> see note below).

Not sure what you mean by "all windows (except filePro)".

>  I do agree with Reggie that running all printers as network
> off of a dedicated server would be the best solution.  But finding a spare
> server, rewiring, changing configs, etc - sounds like a lot of work I don't
> have time for.

Well, if all of the printers have network interfaces, then no server is 
required, as you simply plug the printer into the network.  Now, as far as 
those printers which need to be connected to a server, then, yes, a single 
printer server is simplest.  Of course, that means they all need to be near 
that single server.  And, if that server has a problem, every printer 
attached to it goes offline as well.

> <smal rant on>
> filePro (Windows) ?  will we ever see a truely windows version of fp?  I
> am retiring on 5/1/2014.  If the answer is no then after I get done with
> our MRP upgrade, I should consider setting up all critical fp processes
> up on fpweb.  I would just like an honest answer.
> <small rant off>

<rant type="medium">
filePro is, and has been for many, many, years, a "true Windows" program.
</rant>

However, I assume what you really mean to ask is "will filePro ever natively 
support a GUI interface, without needing the fpGI add-on".  There are 
several projects under design at the moment which may or may not satisfy 
your definition of "a truly windows version".  However, you would need to 
talk to TPTB directly for any details, as I am not sure what can be 
discussed publicly.


-- 
Kenneth Brody