Distance Learning from NITOL - HiST

Exercises: Lesson 9: The Printing Environment

Author: Arne B. Mikalsen

Date: 03.06.97

Deadline: 16.06.97

The Printing Environment

Question 1 - queues

What is the use of having

1. Several queues connected to one printer?
2. One queue to several printers?
3. Can you think of any use of having a queue without any printers connected?

Question 2 - Spooler

List at least three important functions of the spooler. Why are these important?

Question 3 - User environment

Discuss advantages and disadvantages of delegating the responsibility for the administrations (considering the printer environment) to group administrators. How many group administrators should be present in a network of 200 users? Why?