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problems users otherwise encounter with queue-based
printing.
n Monitor jobs with real-time status reports using the printer
control screen.
n Manage printer usage by configuring access rights for the
printer object.
n Receive event notification by pop-up message, GroupWise
message, Email, or event log, which promotes proactive error
resolution.
End-User Benefits
n All printers are discovered automatically, allowing users to
simply select the appropriate one.
n NDPS automatically downloads the correct printer driver to
the user’s machine.
n NDPS supports customized print configurations.
n NDPS supports drag and drop printing.
n NDPS supplies real-time printer status.
Overview of TOSHIBA’s NDPS Gateway
Because the GL-1020 controller is not a “NDPS-aware” printer, it
requires a “Gateway” in order to emulate the NDPS model. The
TOSHIBA
Gateway mechanism employs several components,
notably the NDPS Manager, NDPS Broker, and NDPS Printer
