How many printers can be supported by a Windows NT print server?

The limitation on the number of printers that can be attached to Windows NT print server is dependent on whether the print server is a Windows NT Workstation computer or a Windows NT Server computer. Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server have been optimized for different roles in the network:

• Windows NT Workstation is limited to 10 connections from other computers and should be used as a print server in small-network situations.
• Windows NT Server has been optimized as a print, file, and application server.
• Windows NT versions 3.5 and 3.51 are capable of supporting more printers than Windows NT version 3.1.

The limitation on total printers attached to a Windows NT Server print server should be determined by daily requirements for print throughput. Print throughput is determined by the processor capabilities. For example, a print server with approximately 64 meg RAM and a 486/66 or higher processor with a high throughput network card can support 25 to 30 DLC printers or 40 TCP/IP printers.