You can also set up a pool of clients, to share the workload or to make certain at least one is available.
Regards, Wayne On Thu, 20 Sep 2018 at 11:24, Kirk Brooks via 4D_Tech <[email protected]> wrote: > > James, > > On Wed, Sep 19, 2018 at 5:26 PM James Brown via 4D_Tech < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > The reason we have the server do the printing is because we have people > > pick orders using iPads with barcode scanners. When they have finished > > picking, the server processes the order and prints out the invoice and > > packing slip. > > > If it happens to be the case that printer is accessible from a machine > running 4D client you could pass the printing jobs to it easily. If you > don't already use it check out Register Client. > > http://doc.4d.com/4Dv15/4D/15.6/REGISTER-CLIENT.301-3818306.en.html > > When registered any other client or the server can run methods on it. This > would eliminate the issues of attempting to print on the server. > > The only downside is the need for that machine to be on and logged in. > > > > -- > Kirk Brooks > San Francisco, CA > ======================= > > *We go vote - they go home* > ********************************************************************** > 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) > Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html > Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech > Unsub: mailto:[email protected] > ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:[email protected] **********************************************************************
