RFC 1486 · EXPERIMENTAL · 1993

An Experiment in Remote Printing

Overview

RFC 1486, “An Experiment in Remote Printing”, is an Experimental document published in July 1993 by M. Rose, C. Malamud. It has been obsoleted by RFC 1528, RFC 1529 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo describes a technique for "remote printing" using the Internet mail infrastructure. In particular, this memo focuses on the case in which remote printers are connected to the international telephone network. This memo defines an Experimental Protocol for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

What “Experimental” means

Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.

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Relationships to other RFCs
Obsoleted by
RFC 1528 RFC 1529
Other RFCs from 1993

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