[olug] Network print servers

[Dan Linder]

On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:08, Obi-Wan <obiwan at jedi.com> wrote:

> How well do network print controllers work for this sort of environment?
> I know a 802.11g network (over which my wife would be sending her photo-
> quality print files) is a whole lot slower than USB2, but other than
> that, would it work better to just put the printer directly onto the
> wired network with such a device?  Any recommendations on brand/model?


I think this will be your best option.  It lets each OS see the printer as
it is and use their own drivers (for good or bad).

We've had good luck with HP JetDirect boxes at work, but it's been quite a
while since I've used one at home.  (My home laser printer of 3+ years is a
Brother HL-2700CN - great color*B&W text, but not great photos -- bought it
because it was about $300 with integrated networking and works great with
both Linux and Windows systems.)

This one:
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833114008
Is getting good reviews at NewEgg. but it needs an old Centronix printer
port.

DanL

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