V30 - Print Server requirements

Are the requirements / instructions posted available for setting up a print server for PDF printing in V30?
Having spent two days with many aborted installs against 10.2.0.x (doesn't work at all that I can see), my working version of 3.0 gives a large message in red
"Report printing is currently not available, there is no print server configured." on the Print Attributes for a report.
Thanks
Mike

As a followup to others who run ApEx on one machine and OAS on another, the process was quite a bit more convoluted. So is the hope of helping others avoid the headaches I experienced, here's a post I just made over on the XML Publisher forum.
[snip]
I think I'm in the same environment as you. I'm running Windows Server 2003 on two machines. One machine has my Oracle 10gR2 database and the other machine has my OAS installation.
After countless hours going around in circles primarily on Sun's site, I finally found the correct JDK and JRE combination. I already had an older version of the JRE, but it didn't seem to mind that I now have two versions available in different locations.
Anyway, after getting these installed, the BI Publisher install finally allowed me to continue.
Next, I had to do the "Start OC4J" (under Start, Programs, Oracle BI Publisher). Then I went into "Welcome to Oracle BI" and clicked the BI Publisher link on the right side. I then logged in with the id and (initial default) password of Administrator. Next of course, I changed the default password. After that, I went into JDBC Connections and created one for my database on the other machine, in the format:
jdbc:oracle:thin:@//my_server:1521/sid_name
Finally after all this I eliminated the Adobe message about the corrupt or damaged PDF. I still have issues with how the output looks, almost everything is piled into the same column on the left side, but at least the connectivity is finally there.
Of course figuring this out wasn't a simple process. I spent around 20 hours of experimenting, researching, getting frustrated, etc. before it all came together.
Hope this helps you out some.
[end snip]
Now I just need to figure out why all the output is getting stacked up on the left side.
Bill Ferguson
Oops, I forgot another step that I saw in one of the documents somewhere. Once you get into the BI Publisher app, where you can create the JDBC Connection, look at your URL bar. It will have your server_name:port in it. Whatever that port is (mine turned out to be 9704 instead of the default 8888), use that on the Apex side, where you define the Instance Settings.
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Problems after print server migration to Windows Server 2008 R2

Hi all,
New forum member, first time poster. I am at my wits end and have concussion from banging my head on the desk for several days running. Hopefully someone here may be able to help.
Environment
I have recently moved our printing environment from a Windows Server 2003 machine to a new Server 2008 R2 machine in prep for rolling out Windows 7 x64 clients. We have 30-40 printers, majority of which are HP's (M2727's, P4015dn's, CM3530's, P2035's & a CM8060).
My procedure for setting up the printers on the new server involved manually creating each printer and using up-to-date drivers, we wanted to start fresh. The HP's are all using the HP Universal PCL 5 or PCL 6 (61.115.1.10527) x86 & x64 driver. We use Desktop Authority on logon to install the required printers for each client.
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Attempted Fixes
These are some of the attempted fixes that I have tried:
Turning it off and on
Upgrading the firmware on the M2727's to resolve garbled printing & out of memory
Upgrading the firmware on the CM3530's to resolve garbled printing
Reinstalling all HP Universal PCL5/PCL6 x86 & x64 drivers on the print server
Ensuring that the 2008 R2 server is 100% up-to-date with MS patches
Backing up all printers on print server, removing the print server role, deleting all printers & drivers, rebooting, reinstalling the print server role and restoring all printers from backup
Upgraded Desktop Authority to the latest version - as this application is in charge of installing the printers on logon
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If anyone is able to provide any assistance that would be greatly appreciated.
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tldr; our printers are screwed since migrating to Windows Server 2008 R2.

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Environment
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Turning it off and on
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Reinstalling all HP Universal PCL5/PCL6 x86 & x64 drivers on the print server
Ensuring that the 2008 R2 server is 100% up-to-date with MS patches
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How to print to Canon irC5051 with Print Server?

[edit] I am using 10.7.5 not 10.6.8 sorry [\edit]
My company recently upgraded to Canon Image Runner C5051 units.
They added print servers with authentication for follow me printing (print at any machine around the building by authenticating).
I have read tons of discussions, forums and google articles on how to get image runners to print with os x - yet to no avail.
I have downloaded both the recent drivers from canon (the PS and URII) updates.
I can only seem to connect to the printer using the "Windows" domain feature in the add printer settings.
The Windows URL is \\printARL\ARLC-Secure.
I can ping the \\printARL and retrieve the IP address. But I cannot do the same with the full path (\\printARL\ARLC-Secure)
Trying to LDP print to the printARL ip does not work. I have no way of figuring out the full path ip address of the print server.
On my windows computer it shows "null" in the port/ip address on the PORTs tab.
So with URII I cannot identify the LDP ip address to use so if I connect via the windows domain it keeps returning error -50.
I guess this makes sense because its not LDP.
Using the windows search to connect and applying the Canon 5051 PS driver it seems to function.
It connects, allows to me authenticate, moves the file to the print server, and shows up at the printer.
But when I print, it does nothing. No output. ...sometimes it even makes the sound like it is printing, but then no dice.
If I try and Generic PS or PCL driver, it sends the document.
But when I print, it seems to produce a paper format error (thinks it LGL)
So if you force the printer to print to LTR, it spits out reems of giberish.
There must be something I am missing.

Sorry for missing your post. I don't check the 10.6 forums too often.
Reading your post it sounds like your are using uniFLOW, which is the follow-me printing app. So if you want to continue using this with the Mac there are a few things to note.
1. The Mac UFR2 driver wants to communicate directly with the copier. With print jobs being routed via the Windows print server (uniFLOW secure input queue) there is no chance of there being two-way communication and this often causes the -50 error you mention.
The solution is to use the Canon PPD, but this would require the ADV C50xx to have the optional Postscript kit. And given the gibberish output you mention it would seem that this kit was not purchased. So I would be talking to the Canon rep. If they had scoped your business correctly and saw the Mac/s then the PS kit should have been ordered.
2. You cannot ping the printer queue on the Windows server. So pinging \\printARL\ARLC-Secure won't work as you have found. But you can ping the Windows server, which you did and this worked. And, your issue is not due to an inability to connect to the Windows queue. It is a driver issue.
3. Using the PS driver appears to work. Lets you authentice but does not print. This is due to the lack of the Postscript kit in the copier.
4. Re the Generic PS, no PS kit means no printing. And the same goes for PCL.
So, in summary. The UFR2 driver is not designed to print via a Windows server. For your setup, the Postscript kit in the copier would solve your issue.

How to set up standalone wireless print server

I need step-by-step instructions on to set up a KonicaMinolta bizhub multifunction printer to print wirelessly from various Macs. In other words, it would not be hooked up to the internet or my wireless network. I understand this can be done with an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme. I tried it with a Linksys WPSM54G wireless print server without success. I'd like to try the AirPort Express, but so far haven't been able to get it to work.
How do I configure my AExp to operate as a print server? How should I have it connected when I do the configuration?
How do I find the print server's IP address?
When I plug in the AExp and connect it to the printer via USB, the AExp flashes amber and never turns green (and therefore never connects with the MacBook).
If I successfully set up the print server as a separate network, can I be connected to the printer and my wireless network at the same time? Or do I need to switch back and forth?
If I'm accessing the internet via Ethernet, can I simultaneously access the printer via AirPort?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.

How do I configure my AExp to operate as a print server?
The AirPort Express Base Station (AX) or AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) can only operate as a "print" server if the printer is attached to its USB port. Ethernet printers would require their own print server service if connected by Ethernet to either router.
How should I have it connected when I do the configuration?
Neither router would need a WAN port connection as both can provide a stand-alone wireless network. For a USB printer, it would need to be connected to the respective router's USB port.
How do I find the print server's IP address?
This would be the AirPort's LAN IP address. The default is: 10.0.1.1
When I plug in the AExp and connect it to the printer via USB, the AExp flashes amber and never turns green (and therefore never connects with the MacBook).
The flashing amber indicates that the AX has configuration issue. If you temporarily connect your MacBook directly to the AX's Ethernet port, and then, run the AirPort Utility, you can find out what the issue(s) is(are).
If I successfully set up the print server as a separate network, can I be connected to the printer and my wireless network at the same time? Or do I need to switch back and forth?
No, you would have to switch wireless networks. One way around this, is to have the AX configured to "Join a wireless network." This mode was specifically designed to allow the AX to perform as a wireless client and simultaneously provide both print sharing and iTunes streaming to network clients.
If I'm accessing the internet via Ethernet, can I simultaneously access the printer via AirPort?
Potentially, but your computer and the printer will be on separate broadcast domains/subnets.

Connecting printer through wireless Print Server

Wireless Dlink DPR-1260, hooked up to network. ( using Linksys wireless router and Windows XP Home)
Two usb printer ports. Loaded HP laserjet 2300 series using the print server software wizard.. works fine...prints remotely.
The P.S. created the tcp/ip ports and loaded the drivers after requesting the HP driver disk.
But, when loading the HP color laserJet 2550 series, it asks for the disk, but says the driver inf files not available. I downloaded from the HP web site the XP drivers, and when I pointed to the unzipped files, said the same thing.
I used the XP driver... should I have used the Universal Print Driver?
On the P.S. screen the HP 2300 shows up as HP LaserJet 2300 series, and the LPR Queque name is : LaserJet 2300
But when I manually loaded the 2550, The name shows up as HP color LaserJet 2550 ser and the Queque name is color LaserJet 25.
Both printers work fine connected directly to the printer, but the 2550 will not print through the P.S.
Since the drivers for the 2550 are loaded and it prints when hard wired, tell me how to find the drivers installed on the computer, so I can point to them there.
Thanks

Printing with the built-in network protocols (Windows Printing, IP printing) requires a CUPS print driver. HP doesn't provide CUPS drivers (yet) - their drivers are written to only use USB. You can try the HP Photosmart P1100 Gimp-Print driver included in OS X.
There is no CUPS driver for your specific model, that I can find.

Printing via Belkin Wireless Print Server

I am trying to setup my my mac so that it will print via my belkin wireless print server. I have been able to do this for my windows pc's but not with my mac.
Other threads on this forum have been able to get it working with other printers but I can't seem to make it work.
I'm using a HP Deskjet 6540 on a 802.11g network. The printer is connected to a Belkin Wireless Print Server (F1UP0001). I print when connected via USB but not via wireless. I've installed the HP drivers and the GIMP drivers but that hasnt worked. When I go to install the printer I choose IP Printer and give the ip address of the print server.
Any help would be much appreciated, if you need more infomation just ask.
Thank You,
mholmau

Your printer is a non-postscript printer and requires a CUPS driver in order to use the network printing protocols which are part of the CUPS system in OS X. Except for Brother, no manufacturer of non-postscript printers is providing CUPS drivers. The printer model doesn't show up because the OS X driver only works for USB. Apple tried to get around this by including open source Gimp-Print (CUPS) drivers with OS X. But very few HPs are supported. You should try HP Deskjet 900 Series, Gimp-Print driver to see if it "might" work.
For PPC Macs, there is another open source driver set that supports most HPs, including yours:
http://www.linuxprinting.org/macosx/hpijs/
But, these aren't Universal binaries, so they don't work on Intel Macs. The source code is available, and I think it will readily compile on your Mac, but I don't have an Intel Mac to try that on.
Next issue - print server setup. We don't have auto-setup software, so we have to read the manual closely and decide which protocol to use. If it's IPP (=internet printing protocol, not IP printing) or LPR/LPD, you need to find the print server's queue name (sometimes called port name), and enter that in Add printer dialog near IP address.
There are other ways to do network printing. The Airport Express print server from Apple allows you to use the USB driver because it uses Airport-Bonjour software to redirect USB output, instead of using standard protocols.
Hope this helps.

HP DeskJet 712c Driver and Wireless Print Server Setup

I have recently purchased a MacBook Pro and am unable to setup my printer to print. Previous to using the MacBook Pro I was using a windows machine without any trouble printing to this printer, however now I can't locate the printer on a list of pre-installed drivers for Mac. I've already checked HP's website and was unable to find any drivers that were for Mac OS. What is a good alternative driver source? Once I do get the driver what would my next steps need to be to set up the wireless print server to work with my mac?
Printer: HP DeskJet 712c
Wireless Print Server: D-Link DP-311P
I would be grateful for guidance to go about this process so that I can use my printer again.
MacBook Pro 2.16GHz Mac OS X (10.4.6)

HP-provided drivers don't support network printing. You'll need to install Foomatic (a PPD interpreter), ESP ghostscript (postscript translator) and the 712c PPD from:
http://www.linuxprinting.org/macosx/foomatic/
http://www.linuxprinting.org/showprinter.cgi?recnum=HP-DeskJet712C
Then, since we don't have the auto-setup software for OS X, you need to review the print server manual and find out which IP printing protocol to use. The easiest is HP Jetdirect (called TCP/IP raw port printing in many manuals) if it's available, because it doesn't require the device queue name.
Good luck.

Wireless print server setup

Have an HP 2355 which was hooked up local to Mac G5 10.4.10. Wanted to allow windows laptops to print to HP so set up 2355 with Linksys wireless print server. Windows PC's find server and print but G5 doesn't. Where can i get some general direction (thats not too technical) as to how to link the G5 to the print server? Thanks in advance. Sorry, I'm a novice at this stuff.

You need two things -
First, the HP-provided driver (on OS X) was written to only support direct USB printing, so you need a CUPS driver. Check here to find that and install it:
http://www.linux-foundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/macosx
(click on "printers" in the blue bar and look up your printer.)
Next, you need to read your print server manual and figure out what comm protocols are supported and then enter the right info into the Add printer dialog. For example, the print server's queue name (also called port name) is a required entry (not default) for the IP > LPD and IPP protocols. If the print server supports TCP/IP raw or port 9100 or socket printing, those terms are all equal to the IP > HP Jetdirect protocol on OS X. That protocol doesn't need a queue name, so it's usually easier for Mac users. I think L1 or P1 are typical queue names on Linksys servers.
If you need more help, I need to know the print server model #.

Printing to Belkin Wireless Print Server

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For driver, you'll need to use a third-party CUPS driver, like the Gimp-Print drivers included in OS X. If the 750 isn't in that, update to the new version of Gimp-Print, now called Gutenprint:
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3
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HP 5550 Deskjet + USB Print server under Windows 7

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This works fine for machines running Vista (and XP before) but for some reason not for Windows 7, while the HP5550 Deskjet when directly connected via a USB cable to a Windows 7 machine works OK too.   When a print job is sent to the HP 5550 via the print server over the network, it looks like the printing is about to start, but the process halts at this point without further messages.
Also the HP Print and Scan Doctor - often a very useful tool - is in this case not able to make contact with the printer via the print server and to resolve the issue.
This may just require a small tweak; Perhaps anyone else encountered this issue and has the solution?
Thanks for sharing.
Jan Dijckmeester

I have a HP deskjet 5550 which still runs fine. I use the printer as a network printer, at first connected to my router. However, my latest Thomson TG789 vn router does not support network printers anymore, so I switched to a dedicated network-to-USB print server set-up, using a separate Ethernet to   USB 2.0 Print Server device. The printserver is connected to my network switch, and gets an IP address via DHCP.
This works fine for machines running Vista (and XP before) but for some reason not for Windows 7, while the HP5550 Deskjet when directly connected via a USB cable to a Windows 7 machine works OK too.   When a print job is sent to the HP 5550 via the print server over the network, it looks like the printing is about to start, but the process halts at this point without further messages.
Also the HP Print and Scan Doctor - often a very useful tool - is in this case not able to make contact with the printer via the print server and to resolve the issue.
This may just require a small tweak; Perhaps anyone else encountered this issue and has the solution?
Thanks for sharing.
Jan Dijckmeester

Mac's using a Windows Print Server

I am an administrator for a dual-platform school district (elementary and middle schools). We run both AD & OD, and all of our Mac's are bound to both AD & OD. Our users authenticate to Active Directory. My issue is printing from our Mac's (MacBooks to be precise). Currently, all of our PC's are printing to a Windows Print Server (Server 2003). When setting up printing on our Mac's, we use IP printing. We use IP printing because when we attempt to install printers via Windows printing, it requires authentication when printing (which I don't understand, since the users is already authenticated to the domain). The real issue is this. Because our Mac's use IP printing, the print queue is local to the machine. So, if anything impedes the print job, it pauses the printer, and in our environment, the only way to un-pause the printer and the local print queue is to log in as the local admin, clear the queue, and un-pause the printer. This is a PITA. I need to find a stable printing environment for our Mac's, and I would prefer to use our existing Windows Print Server.
Does anyone have any experience in having Mac's print to a Windows Print Server, without having the authentication issue?? I have heard of third-party products such as PaperCut, but I really don't think that's necessary for what we are trying to do.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
--Russ

I am running a very similar setup to what you are trying to do. Mine is OD and the windows server (2003 64bit) is bound to the OD.
My users on both Mac and Windows are printing to and through the windows server, so this way I see and can control everything in the print queues.
I will try and help you setup.
Firstly are the printers installed and shared out on your windows server?
If that is done logon to your windows print server and then logon to *local security policy*. Under *Security Settings* go *Security Options* and look for “*Network security: LAN Manager authentication level*” and changed it to “*Send LM & NTLM responses*”.
Okay it all and log off your server.
Now goto a Mac client you want to print from.
Go the usual way of adding the printer on a Mac but this time do not use IP printing choose windows instead then select your domain in the list. You will then see all the servers on your network now select the print server in the list. If you have shared the printers out when you installed them on the print server you will see the list of printer installed on that server.
Select the printer you would like to install at this point it may asked you for the user name and password, use the network name and password of the user that will be using that machine and tick to remember password. Because it’s coming from a windows server it will not auto select the correct driver for you. You need to select the correct driver for yourself then click add if you have any extra trays etc you need to manually select them too.
The printer will be added, the first time you goto print on this printer it will ask you for password again click to remember password.
Repeat the installation for all the printers you need to add and don’t forget to make a print after each install so you can add the remember tick on the first print.
If you are using something like keyminder on the mac’s then when the password changes from AD or OD the keychain will automatically be updated by keyminder. If you are running Snow Leopard you do not need keyminder.
Hope this helps.

Connecting to a wireless print server, please help!!!

i have a canon mp500 connected to a network through a wireless printserver and wireless router. the printer works when directly connected to my macbook, but not when connected to the print server. i contacted linksys and they sent a docment on how to set the printer up using it's ip address. still didn't work (the instructions were for 10.1 and 10.2). i have downloaded and installed the current mac os x drivers from the canon website with no luck. please help

I'm no expert, but I was able setup HP printer connected wirelessly to AEBS by using Apple's Printer Setup Utility and Bonjour. I was, however, able to install the HP drivers using the software that came with the printer, but it sounds like you could not do so with Canon?
Anyway, here are Apple's help files for adding an IP printer:
"Connecting to an IP printer
An IP printer is a network printer that uses TCP/IP protocols (such as LPD/LPR, IPP, or Socket or Jet Direct) to communicate with your computer. If the IP printer you want to use is not listed when you print, you can add it to your list of available printers.
To add an IP printer, you need to know its IP address or DNS name. See your network administrator for assistance.
Open the document to print, and choose File > Print.
Choose Add Printer from the Printer pop-up menu, and click IP Printer in the dialog that appears.
Choose the appropriate printing protocol from the Protocol pop-up menu.
Type the IP address or DNS name for the printer in the Address field.
If your printer requires it, type the queue name for your printer in the Queue Name field. If you don't know the queue name, see your network administrator for assistance.
Enter a name and location for the printer, so you can identify it in the Printer pop-up menu.
If the Print Using pop-up menu does not display the name of your printer's model, choose the item appropriate for your printer from the Print Using pop-up menu, and then select your printer in the Model Name list.
Click Add.
Usually, your computer can detect whether a printer has special accessories installed, such as additional paper trays, extra memory, or a duplex unit. If it can't, a dialog appears that lets you specify them. Make sure the settings in that dialog accurately reflect your printer's installed accessories so you can take full advantage of them."

Upgrade to os x lion, now I cannot print on my windows print server. Please help

After upgraded to OS X Lion, Now, I cannot print from my windows print server. Mac keep asking for user name and password (never before on 10.6 OS) I tried different user and password, both on my Mac and windows account, none is working.
I reset printer system and add new printer. try to print and status is still showing "on hold (Authentication required)" and asked for user name and password again.
I am using Brother HL-2140 connected to my XP Pro 32 bit. Mac is connected to wireless network. Both Mac and PC alredy updated with latest printer drivers.
My printer was working fine before upgraded to Lion. Please help

Had the same problem with my windows server 2008 R2 print server.
I tried to print and i ask me for my password, so i enterd my user account and it workt but every time i had to enter the password. My solution whas entering the administrator credentials.

Connecting HP J4580 usb thro wired USB printer server

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+would it be possible to split the USB cord coming from the Printer+
I'm afraid not. The connection must be direct to either the TC or your computer, but not both at the same time.
Apple's Printer Troubleshooting Guide will guide you through the process of setting up the printer. Unfortunately, Apple does not offer a printer compatibility list, so the only way to really know if your device is compatible is to try to see if it can be configured.
Perhaps HP would could help in this regard.

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