System for determining communication parameters associated with an unknown digital printer

[0015]FIG. 1 is a simplified diagram showing a context of network printing, as generally familiar in the prior art. As is familiar in the art, in a typical office building, any number of digital printers, such as 10, can receive image data from one of any number of computers, such as 12, via a network 14, which is typically controlled by a network server 16. Typically, each user of a computer 12 can choose, through a user interface, which digital printer he would like to print a particular job with. The network server 16 retains the internet address and other settings associated with each computer 12 and printer 10, so that, as needed, any computer 12 can “find” and operate a desired printer 10.

[0016]Also shown in FIG. 1 is any number of what generically be called “portable computers” such as digital cameras, laptop or tablet computer,PDA's, and other devices, known now or which will be developed in the future, which are capable of sending out data desired to be printed; these types of