Ringdale introduces the PrintPro '97.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1997--Ringdale, the distribution channel for Network Technology Plc, has introduced the PrintPro '97 to its range of Printserver products. The PrintPro '97 is a compact pocket sized Ethernet Printserver which will enable Microsoft Windows '95, Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. and Windows NT users to share their printing applications in a 10baseT LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. environment. The Printserver will enable individual users to print transparently from their conventional Windows platforms via the standard printing screen, to the network and the printer. The PrintPro '97 is unique in its field, especially designed for Windows '95 and NT, its OSI (1) (Open System Interconnection) An ISO standard for worldwide communications that defines a framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. Control is passed from one layer to the next, starting at the application layer in one station, proceeding to the approach supports; Ethernet II, 802.3, SNAP, 802.5 and all other frame types; giving the user the benefit of being compatible with most future requirements. In addition, the PrintPro '97 has concurrent support for UNIX systems under TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. platforms and responds to LPR See LPR/LPD. lpr - Line printer. The Unix print command. This does not actually print files but rather copies (or links) them to a spool area from where a daemon copies them to the printer. , LPD See LPR/LPD. , FTP and Raw Socket Protocols. The unit supports two different modes in Novell - Printserver and remote printer, in Bindary, NDS and NLSP (NetWare Link Services Protocol) A routing protocol from Novell that is used in NetWare networks. NLSP is a link state protocol that was designed to reduce the wasted bandwidth associated with the RIP routing protocol. , enabling the user to share a printer in the most cost-effective way by sending prints from any system on the network to the printer or plotter. The PrintPro '97 is also compatible with Ringdale's Internet Printing System (IPS); the first printing system especially designed for Windows '95 and NT. Ralph Ehlers Marketing Manager of Ringdale says: "it is one of a kind, allowing fast installation and printing as well as the ability to share printers on the network and the Internet. I don't use anything else to deliver my prints anymore, and it works from my home to the office". The PrintPro '97 is also compatible with Windows printing systems, containing a complete set of network printer management software and a Peer-to-Peer printing set up is available. The software package allows direct configuration of the plug-on Printserver and queue information over a wide range of operating systems including: Windows '95, Windows NT, Apple Mac, Novell, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , OS/2, OS/2 Warp and DOS. The pocket sized unit includes an optional CE and UL approved all voltage power supply. PrintPro '97 is unique in supporting users running Windows '95, Windows NT or Windows for Workgroups on a 10baseT Ethernet Network, and has an RRP of 125 pounds or US$199. Detailed information on Ringdale products, news, software authorization, service and support is available on the website http://www.ringdale.com CONTACT: Ringdale UK Ltd Mark Brown, Tel: +44 1444 871349 or H. Bollmann Manufacturers Ltd. Ralph Ehlers, Tel: +44 1444 870408 or Ringdale Inc. Lisa Townsend, Tel: +1 512 288 6750 |
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