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Overview

SDLPD is a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) that provides the ability to transfer print jobs between NetWare print queues and UNIX print queues. SDLPD acts as a print server/client that implements the LPR/LPD protocol as described in RFC 1179. The following is a list of features:

SDLPD Provides:

  • Compatibility with most LPR/LPD software for UNIX systems.
  • Bi-directional transfer of print jobs between NetWare and UNIX
  • User notification after a print job has been transferred.
  • Configuration from NetWare server console.
  • Service for multiple queues on a file server.
  • Automatic text translations with CR and LF characters.
  • Host access control for incoming print jobs.

System Requirements

SDLPD will work with NetWare 3.x or NetWare 4.x with Bindery Emulation. The following is a list of system modules that you will need to load SDLPD.

  • TCPIP.NLM v2.02m (or later)
  • NWSNUT.NLM v4.10g (or later)
  • CLIB.NLM v3.12h (or later)

To find the version number of the NLMs you currently have loaded, type "modules" on your file server console. A list will be displayed for you.

The NWSNUT.NLM and CLIB.NLM files are provided in the archive LIBUP4.EXE or LIBUP5.EXE. The TCPIP.NLM is provided in the archive TCP188.EXE

These update files are available from Novell on CompuServe, ftp.novell.com, and www.novell.com. You may also obtain them from your Novell Authorized Service Center.

These files are also available from Secure Design by BBS or e-mail server. See the section About Secure Design for details.