Print Server for Macintosh

Services for Macintosh allows you to configure the Windows 2000–based server to provide either of the two types of printing services, as shown in Figure 13.6. Windows 2000 clients can use the server to gain access to the services of AppleTalk network–connected PostScript printers with LaserWriter drivers. Any printer connected to the communication port of the Windows 2000–based server or over the network can be accessed by a Macintosh client.

Figure 13.6 Print Services

Services for Macintosh provides additional benefits for Macintosh users who use AppleTalk printers, such as spooling. With spooling, Macintosh users can start other tasks as soon as they send a print job to the computer that is running Windows 2000 Server, where print jobs are stored until a printer becomes available. Without spooling, users must wait until the print job completes before doing anything else.

The Print Services require AppleTalk, which is installed automatically during the installation of the Services for Macintosh Print Services.