lpd, ipp, or socket ?

[Michael Sweet]

ian.stams.strath.ac wrote:
> Dear All
> 
> I have a bunch of LaserJets (4000, 2400, 3800, 4MP, 6MP), all with JetDirect cards. I've noticed that adding queues using socket: and ipp: work OK, but is there any preference if you have the choice ?
> Maybe one of them is inherently more reliable than the others ?
> 
> I've read:
> Article #193: What Advantages Does IPP Offer Over LPD or JetDirect? (http://www.cups.org/articles.php?L193+I0+TFAQ+P1+Q)
> 
> which says ipp has a set of features over the others, like authentication,
> but I'm really interested in if it's as reliable as socket:
> connections.

You'll find they are equivalent in reliability with recent JetDirect
firmware (recent meaning within the last 3-4 years), however socket
printing is faster because you don't need to wait for the print job
to be copied to a temporary file first (like with lpd or ipp).

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