is there a limit to the number of print queues ?

[Scott Dunkley]

Can someone tell me if there is a limit to the number of print queues you can define on an hp-ux hp9000 server ?

[Steve Steel]

Hi

There is no practical limit to the number of printers.

But you need to look at kernel parameters like maxuprc and nfile if you want6 a vast number.


What are your plans.


Steve Steel

[Scott Dunkley]

Thanks Steve, not my plans it was a question from one of our customers, who has asked us to add a couple of printers but was under the impression that there was some sort of limit. I told them that I didnt think there was a limit but posted this to check.

just out of cusriosity what would you consider a vast number of queues? and how does MAXUPRC and NFILE affect the number of queues?

Cheers, Scott.

[Yogeeraj_1]

hi,

These are limited by kernel parameters only.

So as long as you keep tuning your kernel parameters accordingly, you can keep increasing the number of print queues.

Parameters:
- maxuprc
- nfiles

so you can have a very high number of print queues...

Regards
Yogeeraj

[Steve Steel]

Hi

Indeed all spool action is by the same user


Lot of activity you may need to change the kernel for

maxuprc maximum user processes
nfile Files that can be open


Steve Steel