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Sounds like you're in a pre-press environment. Ran similar situation for years and know what you are talking about. Several items strike me as possible issues.
1) the box you are using for your server is underpowered. You are running and demanding a lot with it. You are using it as a File, Print and Data Server! That's a bit much to ask from any server.
2) Macintosh's basically broadcast and tie up the network with information constantly. Now add the bonus of drawing fonts from the server and add the sending of files to be ripped, plus several Mac's maybe downloading at the same time and you are pushing your bax to the limit. As you know graphic files and jobs are getting bigger all the time.
Do you have a RIP tower or is the ripping done internally?
If at all possible consider getting a second NT box to act as your data and file server, and keep your existing box as your print server. I assume you are using a 3rd party print server from someone like HeidelbergUSA,have you upgraded to the most recent version? Also consider upgrading to Win2K server. It seems to be a little more robust and manages resources more effectively. Keep me up on this issue, I would like to hear how you are doing.
Charleskin

My suggestion:
Buy one more NT box, use this to handle your print queues.
Continue using your existing NT box as a data and application server.
I really need more info to effectively help you. Contact me: charlesk@neways.com.

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