1/15/1999
There have been numerous changes to the core npadmin code in the past couple
of months. I expect that there will be some problems porting the multithreaded
code. One knob that might need to be turned is the define MAXTHREADS in
npadmin.C. On linux I can get away with something like 100 threads, however
I think other OS's might find that excessive. Please let me know what works
on your platform.
-ben
Problem firmware:
As I have worked to create npadmin, I have found many problems with the differen't printer's firmware. Here is my current list of firmware problems:
Tektronix Phaser Share 2.0:
This firmware has numerous problems and I recommend contacting Tektronix and upgrading to their current version, i.e. 3.13. I believe that they will provide you with this upgrade free of charge.
HP JetDirect A03.16 and below:
This has at least one problem where trying to check the memory doesn't return anything. Upgrade to their current version A05.05 to fix these problems.
HP JetDirect A05.05
This firmware has two serious problems --languages crashes all known 5M's and --protocols or --languages crashes 5 series printers with formwatter datecodes less than 19960829. There is currently no known fix.