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Printing process and components

Anonymous
2023-09-20T17:21:57+00:00

Where can I find a detailed description of the printing architecture and process in Windows Server 2019 and 2022, including:

  • The components involved
  • The role of the Spooler
  • Print formats including DCL, Postscript, EMF, ...
  • The way print files are managed inside a single host or to a print server
  • ...

Regards

Windows for business | Windows Server | User experience | Print, fax, and scan

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-09-21T02:15:20+00:00

    Hello Marius - Roma

    For basic printing architecture and how files are managed, you may refer to: Basic Printing Architecture - Microsoft Community Hub

    The role of the Spooler: Print Spooler - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn

    I apologize for not being able to locate a dedicated document specifically introducing the printing process and components in Windows Server 2019 and 2022. I've only come across scattered articles during my search.

    Printer Driver Architecture - Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn

    Configure Print and Document Services | Microsoft Learn

    Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver - Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn

    Hope above helps!

    Thanks,

    Karlie Weng

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