printing is delayed!! help!!!
whats up again?? Here's my scenario. My friend has a small network consisting of a Windows NT 4.0 server and 3 clients running Windows 98 using a Netgear router. One computer (which connects to the internet thru a modem) caught a virus. Virus caused the pc to crash. So, as a result, the pc in the back office was moved to the front office. After doing this, they only have 2 clients on the network. Now everytime they wanna print something to the printer (which is connected to the 3rd PC) it takes forever to print. It is really delayed!! They use Peachtree to place their orders and keep track of their information. So, after a sale is placed and they try to print, it takes close to a min or two to get to the printer. Does anyone know or have any kind of clue what the reason is?
sorry about not giving enough info but..
here we go again!!
ok i have 1 NT server and 3 clients. (PC A , PC B AND PC C)
here's the configuration
all three clients connect to the server through a linksys 4 port cable/dsl router (100MB)
PC A has two printers installed on it which are shared. all three clients print to these printers and all three clients POST all new information (from Peachtree software) to a shared drive on the server. When a transaction is made, from any client pc, it takes 45seconds (i timed it) for the new order to post to the server and print the order. I increased the files in the CONFIG.sys file on all 3 clients and the server but I still have the same problem. I called Peachtree techical support to see if they can help me but they were no help. I am 100% certain that it has to do with the software because the other software works fine. (ex: i printed a word document from PC C to PC A's shared printers and it printed up right away). I have no clue as to what else I can do. The only thing I can think of is switching the network to a gigabyte network but I'd rather not because of $$ reasons. If anyone can help, its greatly appreciated. Thank you and I hope I clarrified everything.
-Sirex-