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Network adapters for printer
I was wondering it the network adapters that attach to the printer and allow
printer access from other computers on the home network without going through a server computer work good? -- This fog might clear up some day |
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You can buy a printer that has a LAN card build in. This
way you can give it an ip address and connect it straight to a router. -----Original Message----- I was wondering it the network adapters that attach to the printer and allow printer access from other computers on the home network without going through a server computer work good? -- This fog might clear up some day . |
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Network adapters for printer
As with all things it depends on the device, the manufacturer and the
quality of the device. Some brands and models are good, others are horrid. I personally recommend HP JetDirect devices - they are more expensive than many of the bargain brands but in my experience they just work. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Monte" wrote in message ... I was wondering it the network adapters that attach to the printer and allow printer access from other computers on the home network without going through a server computer work good? -- This fog might clear up some day |
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Network adapters for printer
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"Monte" wrote: I was wondering it the network adapters that attach to the printer and allow printer access from other computers on the home network without going through a server computer work good? I haven't tried network adapters that connect directly to printers. I've tested a few print servers, which connect to the network via Ethernet and to the printers via a parallel or USB port. It can be difficult or impossible to network a Windows-only printer -- one that uses the driver program on the Windows computer for some of its print processing. Printers that rely on bi-directional communication with the computer can be troublesome, too. Good candidates for networking through a print server are ones like the old HP parallel port laser printers. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program http://mvp.support.microsoft.com |
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Network adapters for printer
Thanks to everyone for the replies. I am checking with HP to determine if my
printer is a Windows only type or universal. "Monte" wrote: I was wondering it the network adapters that attach to the printer and allow printer access from other computers on the home network without going through a server computer work good? -- This fog might clear up some day |
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