Novell iPrint Client for Windows Vista 5.04
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iPrint Client for Windows Vista version 5.04. This version of the iPrint Client for Windows Vista is an update to the 5.02 version that ships with Open Enterprise Server 2 and NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 7.
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System Requirements:
The 5.04 iPrint client is supported on Windows Vista 32 bit and 64 bit. Microsoft Hotfixes KB300899 and KB322808 are required to be installed before installing the client.
The iPrint Client for Windows Vista will print to Print Managers hosted on NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 7 or later and Open Enterprise Server 2. Likewise, the Broker or Driver Store must be hosted on those version servers. This client will fail to print to earlier versions of NetWare and Open Enterprise Server 1.
Installation:
An iprint.ini is not included in this download because the iPrint Client for Windows Vista accesses the iprint.ini provided by the iPrint Client for Windows XP/2000 (iPrint Client 4.x).
Four variations of the iPrint Client installation are included in this download; nipp.exe, nipp.zip, nipp-s.exe, and nipp-sr.exe. Rename any of the variations to nipp.exe so workstations requesting to install the iPrint client through the default ipp page (http://[IP_DNSofiPrintManagerServer]/ipp) will download the version of the administrator's choice. Read the "Description of files" section in this document to understand the differences among the EXEs. To install any of these versions to a specific workstation, simply double-click the executable.
To distribute the installation through the iPrint page (http://x.x.x.x/ipp):
1. Rename the executable of choice (nipp-s.exe or nipp-sr.exe) to "nipp.exe".
2. Copy the nipp and VERSION.INI to the folowing directories.
OES 2
/var/opt/novell/iprint/htdocs/clients/win-vista/x86 (32 bit)
/var/opt/novell/iprint/htdocs/clients/win-vista/x86_64 (64 bit)
NW65 SP7
sys\apache2\htdocs\ippdocs\clients\win-vista\x86 (32 bit)
sys\apache2\htdocs\ippdocs\clients\win-vista\x86_64 (64 bit)
3. Copy the iPrint.ini to the server:
NetWare65 SP7
SYS:\Apache2\htdocs\ippdocs
OES 2
/var/opt/novell/iprint/htdocs/
After copying those files to the server, the following process will occur:
a. Workstation boots up or the user hits the iPrint page (either a custom iPrint map page or the default iPrint page with a list of printers).
b. The iPrint client installed on the workstation (regardless of the version) will check which server* the iPrint printers were installed from.
c. The iPrint client will compare the version stated in the iprint.ini or version.ini on the server with the version of the iPrint client installed on the workstation.
d. Recognizing that the version on the server is newer, the client will download and install to the workstation. The behavior of the installation will vary depending on which nipp.exe is on the server.
* Only one server will participate in the process described above. If the iPrint printers installed on the workstation were installed from more than one server, then the default printer will take precedence. If the default printer is a non-iPrint printer, then the server IP address associated to the first iPrint printer listed in the Windows Registry will be contacted for version comparison.
Two versions of the uninstall are included in this patch; nipp-su.exe and nipp-u.exe. Read the "Description of files" section to understand the differences.
DESCRIPTION OF FILES:
nipp.exe = Installs the iPrint Client and displays dialog boxes and progress windows that require user intervention. This is the default installation program.
nipp.zip = A WinZip version of the client that can be used with distribution software programs. After the file is unzipped, run setupipp.exe. For a list of the command line parameters that you can use with setupipp.exe, enter setupipp.exe /h at a command prompt. This version of the installation can be useful to set up ZENworks installation packages or 3rd party install programs.
nipp-s.exe = Installs the iPrint Client. A screen displays the progress of the install, but requires no user intervention. Note: Windows 2000/XP don't require a reboot after the install, unless using iCapture. If the printers are captured to an LPT port using iCapture, then the capture will not be available until the user manually reboots the workstation. The user will not be warned of this iCapture issue.
nipp-sr.exe = Installs the iPrint Client and reboots the workstation. A screen displays the progress of the install, but no user intervention required.
nipp-su.exe = Uninstalls the iPrint Client. A screen displays the progress of the uninstall, but requires no user intervention.
nipp-u.exe = Uninstalls the iPrint Client. The user confirms to uninstall the client, then a screen displays the progress of the uninstall.
Technical Support Information:
Please send feedback regarding the results of this version of the iPrint client (positive or negative) to: patchfeedback@novell.com. Use nipp504.exe as the subject of the message. Your detailed comments are appreciated.
Issues resolved in the 5.04 iPrint Client:
TID 3447977: Novell iPrint Install has stopped working" on Windows Vista
TID 3045689: iCM on iPrint Client for Vista works intermittently
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Compressed File Name: nipp504.zip
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| readme_5008440.html | N/A | 2008-03-28 09:52:26 |
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