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Best Practices for Print Server

Hello Experts,

I have two servers. The way the printers have been configured are confusing because the same printer is on both servers. The only reason I can see why this was done is to facilitate 32bit vs 64bit drives. I realize that a print server can server both 32 and 64 bit drives.

I was thinking of moving all print server functions to a windows 7 workstation versus a server.

The current environment is windows 7 (32 and 64 bit computers), Windows Server 2008 R2, windows 2003 (32bit). In total there are about 30 systems. The win server 2008r2 has AD, DNS and is a application server. The win server 2003 is an application server which I plan on replacing.

Any recommendations?

Psymonious

I would not recommend you to use a Windows 7 as your Print Server.
Stay with 2008 R2 or a newer server and use the Print and Document Services Role.

Install all drivers you need 32bit and 64bit on the same server, as this is the most easy way to do.

I haven't had any issue with this scenario so far.

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tucktech

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Psymonious, is there any specific reason you do NOT recommend win7 print server. It would be helpful to understand the specifics. thanks.

Ratnesh... I agree unless there is some very good reason for not using win7.. .would like to hear what Psymonious replies back with before I accept any answers.

tucktech

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I think a windows 7 machine would be a good printer server dependent on the scenario. I did not get a response from other contributors of why windows 7 is not a good idea. I believe I gave enough time for a response.