Print pooling on MS Windows Server

Pooled queue speeds up the printing process when multiple jobs are in the printer queue. Print jobs from the pooled queue are sent to the YSoft SafeQ server even if another job is being processed in windows spooler at the moment. 

1

Add printer according to Adding a printer to print via an LPR port from a Windows workstation or server article

2

Open the  Devices and Printers

3

Right click on printer.

Select Printer properties

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On the Printer properties, select Ports tab.

Click on Add port.

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Select Standard TCP/IP Port.

Click New port to open Add Standard TCP/IP Printer port Wizard.

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Enter the hostname or IP address of YSoft SafeQ server.

Click Next.

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Select Custom

Click on Settings... button

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Check LPR option

Enter the required name of the queue

Click on OK

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Click on Next

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Click on Finish

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To add more ports repeat process from step 3 to step 10.

12

Mark Enable printer pooling

On Ports tab in Printer Properties window check all Standard TCP/IP Port configured for YSoft SafeQ server.

Click Apply to save changes.

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Note: Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings.