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050-696 · Question #19

The __________ translates iPrint queries or commands into printer-specific language that a given printer can use.

The correct answer is B. Gateway. The iPrint Gateway component translates iPrint queries and commands into printer-specific language that individual printers can understand.

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Question

The __________ translates iPrint queries or commands into printer-specific language that a given printer can use.

Options

  • ABroker
  • BGateway
  • CManager
  • DPrint Queue
  • EPrint Server
  • FPrinter Agent

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    83% (38)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    9% (4)
  • F
    4% (2)

Why each option

The iPrint Gateway component translates iPrint queries and commands into printer-specific language that individual printers can understand.

ABroker

The Broker provides network services such as Service Registry Service (SRS) and Event Notification Service (ENS), not language translation for printers.

BGatewayCorrect

The iPrint Gateway serves as a translation layer between the iPrint system and physical printers, converting generic iPrint requests into the specific printer language (such as PCL or PostScript) required by each printer model. Without the Gateway, printers would not be able to interpret commands sent through the iPrint infrastructure.

CManager

The Manager (iPrint Manager or formerly NDPS Manager) manages Printer Agents and handles communication between components, but does not perform language translation.

DPrint Queue

A Print Queue is a holding area for print jobs waiting to be processed, not a translation component.

EPrint Server

A Print Server manages the distribution of print jobs to printers, but does not translate iPrint queries into printer-specific language.

FPrinter Agent

A Printer Agent represents a physical printer within the iPrint/NDPS system and communicates its status, but does not perform the translation function described.

Concept tested: Novell iPrint Gateway translation role

Source: https://www.novell.com/documentation/oes/pdfdoc/iprint_lx/iprint_lx.pdf

Topics

#iPrint#gateway#printer language translation#NDPS

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