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    Question about Print Server

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by aiz121, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. aiz121

    aiz121 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys!

    I have a question on print servers. So here's my situation:

    I have 3 printers:
    epson c40
    HP d4160
    Brother HL-2140

    Right now, epson and HP are connected to the desktop. The brother laser printer is located at the hallway hooked up to the power source with a usb cable dangling. If ever Anyone in the house wants to use the Brother, we just connect the usb to our laptop and print.

    I read something about print servers and I think this i the best solution to our situation. It would be great if I can hook up all 3 of the printers to a print server (if this is possible) but if only one is possible, I would like to network the brother laser printer.

    I researched on some pront servers on sale and i found this:

    http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=32455F&vpn=LPV3-U2&manufacture=BUFFALO%20TECH

    Also, I looked around craigslist and I found quite a number..

    http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/sg/en/sm/WF06b/18972-18972-236253-64302-64302-28830-1838260.html

    and

    http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Home.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=46209&lang=en&cc=us

    Can somebody tell me if these are compatible with my printers and/or this plan will actually work?

    My router is dlink wbr-2310 and is connected to the desktop.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Bubbleboy78

    Bubbleboy78 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Perhaps a hub would be an easy way to network all three printers?

    I know my school uses a print server but only as a way to cut down on paper waste from people ending their print jobs to the wrong printers ^^.