Re: Network Printer
Keep in mind that not all printers work well with print servers. Make
sure that your particular printer is supported by the print server of
your choice.
John
Dapper Dan wrote:
> Thanks for replying, Gentlemen. I'll look around for an economical print
> server, otherwise I can connect it to an old Win 98SE system that is no
> longer used. Now that I know what I'm searching for, it will be a little
> easier to research.
>
> Dan
> "N. Miller" <anonymous@msnews.aosake.net> wrote in message
> news:1uekkwlvopsvc$.dlg@msnews.aosake.net...
>
>>On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:39:51 -0500, Dapper Dan wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I currently have my printer connected as a network printer to a desktop
>>>computer. However to access the network printer from two laptops, I must
>>>leave the desktop on all day. Is there a way that we can access the
>>>network
>>>printer with the desktop off......ie connected directly to a router?
>>
>>I have an HP LaserJet 5P connected as a network printer through a Netgear
>>FR114P router, which includes a print server (and is configured as a
>>switch). I have an HP Photosmart C6180 All-In-One printer connected via
>>its
>>built in Ethernet port to an Ethernet hub with the hub uplink port wired
>>to
>>one of the LAN ports on a Netgear FVS114 router (which is configured as a
>>router for a DSL modem). I just leave the Netgear devices on 24/7.
>>
>>If you are using a PC connected printer as a network printer, you will
>>only
>>have access to that printer when that computer is on. Unless the printer
>>has
>>built in networking, or is connected via a print server device, you have
>>to
>>leave that computer on when you need to access the printer.
>>
>>--
>>Norman
>>~Shine, bright morning light,
>>~now in the air the spring is coming.
>>~Sweet, blowing wind,
>>~singing down the hills and valleys.
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