README of PSERV2.ZIP PTF-P-533 The following files are included with this release: pserver.nlm 51938 06-15-92 5:40p pserver.exe 108844 06-16-92 3:43p pserver.vap 65218 06-15-92 2:46p rprinter.exe 59756 06-04-92 10:40a pserv.doc (This File) PSERVER.VAP 02/11/91 64130 This VAP shipped with NetWare 2.2 and 3.11. 07/10/91 64994 This VAP contains the following fixes: 1) It fixes a problem that causes the rewind option to return to the beginning of a document, ignoring the page number specified by the user. This problem occurs when in text mode. 2) This VAP also addresses a problem of tabs not working properly. 3) This VAP contains the auto load feature which allows an unattended load of the pserver.vap. This auto-load feature will ONLY be available on a NetWare 2.2 File Server. AUTO-LOAD NOTES: To load a VAP without being required to hit a "y" when asked if you want to load value added processes, put "VAP WAIT xxx" (xxx = 10 seconds to 300 seconds) in your server.cfg file. Make sure the server.cfg file in the system directory. When running this new pserver.vap on a NW 2.2 server the VAP will prompt you for the Print Server name the first time the VAP is loaded. From that point on the pserver.vap will remember the Print Server Name until the name is cleared. To CLEAR a Print Server Name the user will simply type: PSERVER CLEARNAME at the console prompt on the NW 2.2 File Server. This will cause the pserver.vap to prompt the user for a Print Server Name on the next load of the pserver.vap. 06/15/92 65218 This Vap contains the following fixes: 1) It causes DTR and RTS on the serial port to stay high once the Print Server is installed. Installation: 1) Make a backup copy of the original PSERVER.VAP. 2) Copy new file PSERVER.VAP over the original version. 3) Reboot the file server. PSERVER.EXE 02/11/91 107928 This EXE shipped with NetWare 2.2 and 3.11. 07/10/91 108184 This EXE contains the following fixes: 1) It fixes a possible problem that could create data corruption when printing large graphics documents with serial and parallel printers. Although this bug has not been seen with the EXE, it has been known to occur with PSERVER.NLM. This problem is created by a special condition which causes the pointer to override the print buffer. As a result, garbage characters are printed in the middle of a document. Once the block of bad data is printed, the printer resumes printing the document as it should. 2) This EXE also addresses a problem of the rewind function not working correctly when in text mode. It was also found that tabs were not working correctly in the previous release. This issue has been fixed in this EXE. 06/16/92 108844 This EXE contains the following fixes: 1) It causes DTR and RTS on the serial port to stay high once the Print Server is installed. 2) This file also fixes a problem that causes print job corruption in the form of ascii characters or form feeds. This corruption is known to occur on PaintJet printers, but may occur on others as well. Installation: 1) Flag PSERVER.EXE as SRW (Sharable Read Write) in the PUBLIC directory. 2) Rename PSERVER.EXE to PSERVER.OLD in the PUBLIC directory for backup purposes. 3) Copy PSERVER.EXE to the PUBLIC directory on your system. 4) Flag the new copy of PSERVER.EXE back to SRO (Sharable Read-Only). PSERVER.NLM 02/11/91 51208 This NLM shipped with NetWare 3.11. 07/10/91 50358 This NLM contains the following fixes: 1) It fixes a bug that when printing large graphics documents with serial and parallel printers. This problem is created by a special condition which causes the pointer to override the print buffer. As a result, garbage characters are printed in the middle of a document. Once the block of bad data is printed, the printer resumes printing the document as it should. 2) This NLM also addresses a problem of the rewind function not working correctly when in text mode. 06/15/92 51938 This NLM contains the following fixes: 1) It causes DTR and RTS on the serial port to stay high once the Print Server comes up. 2) This file also fixes a problem that causes print job corruption in the form of ascii characters or form feeds. This corruption is known to occur on PaintJet printers, but may occur on others as well. 3) This file also allows the user to specify how often the print server services jobs. Currently, the polling time default is every 15 seconds. The poll time can now be set by a load-time parameter using the following syntax: : LOAD PSERVER POLL=xx where xx (1 - 30) equals the number of seconds the queue waits before checking for jobs to be serviced. If the POLL parameter is not entered, the default value is used. If an invalid POLL value or if incorrect syntax is entered, the user is given the correct syntax and the range of correct values and the user is then prompted to hit any key to continue. Installation: 1) If necessary flag PSERVER.NLM as SRW (Sharable Read Write). If you plan to copy the file to the SYS:SYSTEM directory, which is suggested, this will be necessary. 2) If an existing copy of PSERVER.NLM exists, rename it to PSERVER.OLD for backup purposes. 3) Copy PSERVER.NLM to the same directory as the other NLM files on your system (again this is usually SYS:SYSTEM). 4) Flag the new copy of PSERVER.NLM back to SRO (Sharable Read Only). 5) After the system is brought up, type LOAD PSERVER. : LOAD PSERVER POLL=xx RPRINTER.EXE 06/04/92 59756 This RPRINTER.EXE contains the following fixes: 1) There is a problem found when attempting to establish a remote connection. Often when the attempt is made, the print server responds with a message indicating that it is unable to establish a remote connection, and that the remote printer is already in use. 2) If a workstation batch file continually loads and reloads Rprinter, a workstation hang could occur. 3) This version of RPRINTER.EXE addresses a problem with RPRINTER v1.21 that was included with Netware V2.2 and V3.11. The problem was that if XON\XOFF was defined, RPRINTER would continue to utilize hardware handshaking. The result was that the printer buffer would overflow and/or the printer would go offline. 4) This version of RPRINTER.EXE also contains a fix for a problem that caused rprinter to quit accepting jobs after aborting a job that was waiting for a form to be mounted. 5) This version of RPRINTER.EXE also contains a fix for a bug that causes lost characters or slow printing when printing documents. This is known to occur with a PS/2 Model 60 or 50 when running Rprinter v1.21. 6) This version causes DTR and RTS on the serial port to stay high once the print server comes up. 7) This version contains a command line parameter to set the strobe time as follows: RPRINTER PRINTER# Tx where x is a number from 1-9. 8) This version contains a fix for an intermittent problem when using DOS 5.0. When loading RPRINTER the workstation would hang. Installation: 1) Flag RPRINTER.EXE as SRW (Sharable Read Write) in the PUBLIC directory. 2) Rename RPRINTER.EXE to RPRINTER.OLD in the PUBLIC directory for backup purposes. 3) Copy RPRINTER.EXE to the PUBLIC directory on your system. 4) Flag the new copy of RPRINTER.EXE back to SRO (Sharable Read-Only). ***************************************************************** DISCLAIMER Novell, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to any NetWare software, and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability, title, or fitness for a particular purpose. Distribution of any NetWare software is forbidden without the express written consent of Novell, Inc. Further, Novell reserves the right to discontinue distribution of any NetWare software. 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