Network Print Device help ..

[Ben Duncan]

Ok, here is one that is kinda on subject / kinda off ...

Is it possible to open and have EXCLUSIVE access to a Network print
devices (Jet Direct / DLINK / NETGEAR etc.. print server) ?

I am re-writing some VERY old COBOL programs (Running on LINUX)
that harken back to the Days of Multi Serial Ports and
parallel ports. ALMOST no Server uses these any more and am going
to re-write the SPOOLER / Printing Mechanism, of which some of the
code open these ports in "EXCLUSIVE" mode.

I have a hunch that a Network print device is shared at all times.

Thanks ...

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Ben Duncan - Business Network Solutions, Inc. 336 Elton Road  Jackson MS, 39212
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