Method and apparatus for automatic installation of shared printers over a network
US6424424B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1231
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
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 e-mail message, the client processor recognizes the executable installation program and, upon installation thereof, to utilize the network printer.
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