Re: Print server advice look at the NetGear Print server for just about all "basic printing" needs
....ie just print and like Mark said no ink notifiction or such...
Check the web site for a list of compatable printers.
I know that the NetGear does not load any software it just configures the
port to the printer
"Mark McIntyre" <markmcintyre@spamcop.net> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:03:37 +0100, in alt.internet.wireless , "Daniel
> CLEMENT" <no@spam.thanks> wrote:
>
>>>
>>Actually I would like to install the printer in remote room (from the
>>router). That's why I'm thinking of a (cheap printer + cheap wifi print
>>server).
>
> Be Super Careful with your choice of printers and print servers.
>
> Many cheap printers require special drivers on the PC, and these do
> not always work with printservers. If your printer has "clever"
> ink-level monitors or other utility functions, be suspicious. This is
> ESPECIALLY true with multifunction devices.
>
> For example,
>
> Works: HP Laserjet 6, HP Deskjet 815c
> Doesn't work: Kyocera X5150, Epson Photo R220
>
> These were tested with a parallel port Edimax printserver, and a USB
> port printserver built into my SMC router. In the "not work" cases,
> either it simply didn't work at all, or printed half a page then
> crashed, or printed garbage.
>
> So... CHECK with the printer maker and the wireless printserver maker
> to confirm your printer is compatible.
> --
> Mark McIntyre |