Windows Server 2003 allows you to control global settings for print servers by using the Print Server Properties dialog box. You can access this dialog box by doing the following:
The sections that follow examine some of the print server properties that you can configure. Locating the Spool Folder and Enabling Printing on NTFSThe Spool folder holds a copy of all documents in the printer spool. By default, this folder is located at %SystemRoot% \system32\spool\PRINTERS. On the NTFS file system (NTFS), all users who access the printer must have Change permission on this directory. If they don't, they won't be able to print documents. To check the permission on this directory if you're experiencing problems, follow these steps:
Managing High Volume PrintingPrinters used in corporate environments can print hundreds or thousands of documents daily. This heavy load puts a high burden on print servers, which can cause printing delays, document corruption, and other problems. To alleviate some of this burden , you should do the following:
Logging Printer EventsYou can use the Print Server Properties dialog box to configure the logging of printer events. Access this dialog box and then select the Advanced tab. Use the check boxes provided to determine which spooler events are logged. Removing Print Job Completion and NotificationPrint servers can notify users when a document has finished printing. By default, this feature is turned off, since it can become annoying. If you want to activate or remove notification, access the Advanced tab of the Print Server Properties dialog box. Then select or clear the check box labeled Notify When Remote Documents Are Printed. You might also want to select or clear the check box labeled Notify Computer, Not User , When Remote Documents Are Printed. |