METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION OF SHARED PRINTERS OVER A NETWORK
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Jul 23, 2002
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Jul 25, 2002
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Jan 19, 1999
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Jan 19, 1999
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The method of the invention enables installation of a network printer onto a client processor and employs a server for managing printer installations. Initially, the server receives a printer identifier message from the network printer and then creates an executable installation program using identifier information from the printer identifier message. Thereafter, the server transmits an e-mail message to the client processor, which e-mail message includes an executable printer driver installation program. Upon receipt of the email message, the client processor recognizes the executable installation program and, upon installation thereof, to utilize the network printer.
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