Novell RPRINTER 1.21 Is Windows 3.0 Compatible

Last reviewed: April 24, 1996
Article ID: Q75028
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

RPRINTER is a Novell utility that allows the sharing of printers connected to workstations. According to Novell, RPRINTER version 1.21 works with Microsoft Windows 3.0.

MORE INFORMATION

RPRINTER versions earlier than 1.21 do not work correctly with Windows 3.0. RPRINTER version 1.21 is not included with Novell 386 versions 3.11 and earlier or Novell 286 versions 2.2 and below. It can be obtained through CompuServe or directly from Novell.

To order the RPRINTER utility from Novell, call (800) NETWARE.

  • For Novell 286, ask for file PSV121.ZIP.
  • For Novell 386, ask for files PSV121.ZIP and PSV121B.ZIP.

To download the files from CompuServe:

  1. Connect to CompuServe.

  2. Type "go nova" (without the quotation marks) and press ENTER.

  3. For Novell 286 versions, select library number 6 and download PSV121.ZIP.

    For Novell 386 versions, select library 6 and download PSV121.ZIP. Then select library number 7 and download PSV121B.ZIP.

  4. After you download the files, you need to use the PKUNZIP.EXE utility to decompress them.

    If you do not have PKUNZIP.EXE, you can download it as follows:

    a. Type "go ibmnew" (without the quotation marks) to go to the IBM

          New Users Forum.
    

    b. Type "down" (without the quotation marks to request that a file

          be downloaded.
    

    c. Type "PKZ110.EXE" (without the quotation marks) to download the file.

    d. Select the appropriate transfer protocol.

  5. Decompress the files and install them. There should be a file called README.DOC that describes the proper installation procedures.

RPRINTER is manufactured by Novell, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.


KBCategory: kbnetwork kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a 3.0a 3.0 3rdparty


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Last reviewed: April 24, 1996
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