evil_gop_liars Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm looking for a print server that can handle 3 printers (usb) and 1 HDD (usb or nas). I have 2+ comps connect to a router wirelessly. any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Can you just use an old computer and do windows printer sharing? That's what I do. I have an old laptop that the lcd burned out on, and I use it as a print server for a few printers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Can you just use an old computer and do windows printer sharing? That's what I do. I have an old laptop that the lcd burned out on, and I use it as a print server for a few printers. The old computer I have is usb 1.1 and not very dependable, also looking for something smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Can you just use an old computer and do windows printer sharing? That's what I do. I have an old laptop that the lcd burned out on, and I use it as a print server for a few printers. Or just use your main computer as a server and connect thru the router. I can print from any of my computers (3 wireless) by simply setting each up w/ a default printer from the main system. FWIW...I have 2 printers...the ink jet is the default, but I can still print to my old laser from any of the LT's w/ no problem. EGP, i can walk you thru this a few minutes. PM me your phone # w/ a time that's good for you and we can set this up. NP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Or just use your main computer as a server and connect thru the router. I can print from any of my computers (3 wireless) by simply setting each up w/ a default printer from the main system. FWIW...I have 2 printers...the ink jet is the default, but I can still print to my old laser from any of the LT's w/ no problem.EGP, i can walk you thru this a few minutes. PM me your phone # w/ a time that's good for you and we can set this up. NP! This what I'm currently doing, but this is in my office an all computers are laptops so if 1 computer is gone you are unable to print. So I'm looking for a solution that I can print when any computer is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 This what I'm currently doing, but this is in my office an all computers are laptops so if 1 computer is gone you are unable to print. So I'm looking for a solution that I can print when any computer is there. Understand...you have NO SERVER (Main PC on all the time w/ the printer connected) so to speak, Correct? They do have USB servers, but the printer has to have wireless, but I have no experience w/ them. They also have printers w/ wireless capabilities, but no experience there either. Easiest solution...keep one PC as the main and rout printing thru it, but it has to be hard wired or you need a new printer. Sorry I couldn't help more. BTW....My offer is still open, but not sure what I can do. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Understand...you have NO SERVER (Main PC on all the time w/ the printer connected) so to speak, Correct?They do have USB servers, but the printer has to have wireless, but I have no experience w/ them. They also have printers w/ wireless capabilities, but no experience there either. Easiest solution...keep one PC as the main and rout printing thru it, but it has to be hard wired or you need a new printer. Sorry I couldn't help more. BTW....My offer is still open, but not sure what I can do. Good luck. Your essential correct, I do use one computer as a server but I have 1 external HDD and 1 printer connected to that one. The other computer has two printers connected to it and there is a third computer that connects to the network. Everything works fine as long as all computers are there but if computer one or two leaves printing becomes a hassle. So basically I want to have all printer and NAS come off of the router. I've found a couple Tritton and D-Link but I don't know anything about either one. Anybody ever use these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 hmmm...have you thought about 1 parallel cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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