A print server is a device or software that connects printers to client computers over a network. It acts as an intermediary between the printer and multiple users, allowing them to send print jobs without needing a direct physical connection. Print servers are especially useful in environments where multiple users need to access a single or multiple shared printers efficiently and securely.
How Print Servers Work
The core function of a
print server is to receive print jobs from various computers and manage them for one or more printers. This can be achieved through dedicated hardware devices or software applications installed on a networked computer. When a user sends a document to print, the print server queues the task, prioritizes it, and sends it to the appropriate printer when it's available. This process ensures that multiple print jobs do not conflict and that resources are used optimally.
