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SteveLord
04-13-08, 01:09 AM
Can anyone recommend a reliable and simple to setup print server that won't break the bank? My printer has both Parallel and USB.
gangaskan
04-13-08, 07:12 AM
the cheapest way would to use an existing PC ;)


but if you want a networked print server i would check to see what is compatibile , some do not have the capabilities to do some printer printings.
SteveLord
04-14-08, 11:37 AM
Then I would need to create space and and use all that power just to have constant printing ability between 3 other computers. On top of the labor involved in setting one up.
gangaskan
04-14-08, 12:01 PM
do you have one that runs 24/7?

but anywhom, i think linksys / netgear ones are "ok" i've not dealth with USB print servers, just LPT jet direct boxes, that worked quite well actually.
Ebola
04-14-08, 12:30 PM
If you had a network printer then you wouldn't need a print server. :) Otherwise, just hook it up to one Windows PC and enable file and print sharing and have the others connect to that PC to print.
gangaskan
04-14-08, 12:58 PM
If you had a network printer then you wouldn't need a print server. :) Otherwise, just hook it up to one Windows PC and enable file and print sharing and have the others connect to that PC to print.


thats exactly what i was saying, just extremely vaguely. :)
jiggamanjb
04-14-08, 02:23 PM
If you had a network printer then you wouldn't need a print server. :) Otherwise, just hook it up to one Windows PC and enable file and print sharing and have the others connect to that PC to print.

Yea, just run a USB cable to whatever PC you have on 24/7 or will have on 24/7 from now on. Grab a USB extender or a new USB A to B cable. $2 will get you 15ft. Can't beat that price.
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evomac
04-14-08, 02:39 PM
I think I might actually have a print server box laying around somewhere. If I find it, I'll shoot you a PM. I snagged it off a job I was working on where the owner was going to throw it away. I'll let you know. I wouldn't charge ya for it, its just a dust collector.

Although saying that, +1 if you do have a PC running 24x7, just enable sharing. Either way, I'll look for it tonight and let you know if I didn't throw it out already.