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I'm looking for a usb 2.0 print server that will support a multifunction printer (Epson CX6400).
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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January 8, 2005 9:13 PM
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January 10, 2005 7:28 AM
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Not sure which OS you are running but it looks like that wireless isthe go with these machines.
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EPSON PRINTER SUPPLIES & ACCESSORIES
http://www.dvshop.ca/printers/printers.html
Epson Ink Jet Cartridges - click here for list.
EpsonNet 10/100 Ethernet Print Server - $299 - order in
Allows you to put selected Epson printers onto your Ethernet network. Compatible with Epson C80/C84/760/860/880/1160 printers and Epson Photo 750/780/870/890/1200/1270/1280/2200.
Epson Bluetooth Print Adapter - $199 - order in
Allows you to print without wires via Bluetooth on selected Epson printers. Requires bluetooth on computer.
Epson 802.11b Wireless Print Server - $389 - order in
Allows you to print wireless on selected Epson printers. Requires a wireless router and wireless card on the computer.
Hope this helps some.
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Just go to your local computer store.
Linksys, D-Link, Hawking, etc.
All of the above make a USB print server…for around $30-$50
no problem u can use any print server
I just went over to the Epson site, and this printer does not appear to be networkable, at least there is nothing specific in the documentation. When I have had to try this with other multifunction printers (client buys printer without regard to whether it is network aware) I have met varying degrees of success. Sometimes nothing will work, somtimes only the printing will work, sometimes everything works. However, if something does work, it usually seems to be fragile and tempremental.
If you just want to share the device between two or more nearby computers, why not get an AB switch with the appropriate number of connections? Belkin makes a four port USB switch that allows you to connect up to four PCs with one USB device.
If you are networked, as you seem to be, sharing the multifunction device is another option to try. The only downsides to this are that the computer attached to the printer needs to be up when sharing, and the printer is in relative proximity to the sharing computer.
I just went over to the Epson site, and this printer does not appear to be networkable, at least there is nothing specific in the documentation. When I have had to try this with other multifunction printers (client buys printer without regard to whether it is network aware) I have met varying degrees of success. Sometimes nothing will work, somtimes only the printing will work, sometimes everything works. However, if something does work, it usually seems to be fragile and tempremental.
If you just want to share the device between two or more nearby computers, why not get an AB switch with the appropriate number of connections? Belkin makes a four port USB switch that allows you to connect up to four PCs with one USB device.
If you are networked, as you seem to be, sharing the multifunction device is another option to try. The only downsides to this are that the computer attached to the printer needs to be up when sharing, and the printer is in relative proximity to the sharing computer.
Although there are may, many brands (both wired and wireless) on the market, I have found the Hewlett Packard JetDirect line to be the most reliable out there. The en3700 USB 2.0 Print Server is the HP entry into this area….
In my opinion,
It’s a print SERVER?!
LinkSys WPS 54GU2
HP JetDirect en3700
D-Link wirelwss 54MBPS
Call epson?
Read the documentation/specification online for the above mentioned servers…check which one suits your needs the better.