Ideas for a good wireless print server.

[Big_Al]

I've got two PC's with wired printers. One USB one parallel.
The parallel died and I have always shared the two with no issue but
that means, as everyone knows, the one PC must be on.

I also have a wireless router. So I'm looking for a way to hook the USB
printer without the PC. I'm guessing a wireless print server, or a
wired one. Doesn't matter to me, the printer and router are 2 ft
apart. I just want it to be on line somehow so my wireless laptop
upstairs has a way to print without turning on PCs. PS the router has
no printer ports.

Does anyone have any good products they would like to suggest. Brand /
Model. Thanks.

[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
In general wire always works better than Wireless. Since the devices are
only 2 feet apart you are better with wire.
This page provide a Big selection read the reviews and find out what fit
your system.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000387&Description=printer%20server&name=Network%20Print%20Servers&ActiveSearchResult=True
In general, http://www.ezlan.net/prtserver.html
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

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[EJ]

I have used a Hewlett-Packard JetDirect 175x USB to Ethernet print server
with my laser printer for many years. It has a web interface. Works great;
you won't even know it's there.

Go to
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF05a/18972-18972-236253-34214-64302-28830.html
for image.

I also have a Netgear WGPS606 which I use to extend my wireless network. I
tried to use the USB ports with printers, but it was a major hassle, and
never worked right. This device does make a great, low-cost WiFi bridge.

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[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
Yeah, when the printer server and the printer are from the same manufacturer
and design to work together, they work great.
Unfortunately it is Not so great when you use a 3rd party stand alone unit.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

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