On February 25, 2004 08:20 pm, Dennis Myers wrote: > On Wednesday 25 February 2004 04:06 pm, Lanman wrote: > > On February 25, 2004 04:39 pm, Dennis Myers wrote: > > > Does anyone have a print server running like above? A small single > > > printer PSUS4 usb printer server. I have the network set up and can > > > ping the server, and once had a test print from the linux side but now > > > have lost it. I think that I am using an incorrect ip address or port. > > > Any help out there? Point me like an arrow and I will fly. : ) TIA > > > > Dennis; if the print server has a static IP and you can give the unit a > > hostname via the web-interface, try editing your "/etc/hosts" file to > > include the Linksys box. Then use LPR instead of cups to send print jobs > > to the Linksys unit. That's assuming that it supports CUPS or LPR. > > No joy. I have something very basic missconfigured I am sure of it. I > will bulldog this one to the ground. : P
Go for it! I'd love to know how it turms out! I've had to set up a few of those styles of print-servers, and the one that works flawlesly is the GNet PS-201 (www.gvc.ca), but before buying the first one, I checked to see what protocols it supported. LPR, Windows print sharing, IPP, the works! Runs via Cat5 cable which you attach to your hub or switch, and Voila ! -- Lanman Registered Linux user #190712 Running Mandrake 10.0 RC1
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