Joshua Yeidel wrote: > I am looking for a network printing solution for our home network (1 > PowerMac 8500/OS 9.1, one Pismo Powerbook/OS X 10.3, 1 > Dell/Windows 2000). > I would prefer a printer with on-board Ethernet and > manufacturer-supplied > drivers for all three environments, rather than a > print-server solution, to > maximize compatibility and function from each platform. I > would like to > keep the cost below $200. > > I am especially interested in reports from people what are > actually doing > something like this; I haven't found any reports or reviews > via Google, > just sales pitches. I have found one potential solution (the > Epson C84N), > but I'm reluctant to order it until I hear from somebody with > experience.
To do this the least expensive, I would suggest using a box running Linux as a print server, and have it connected directly to the printer, and the rest of the machines on the network talking to it. I have NOT tried this with EtherTalk/AppleTalk, but I have done this without to much trouble for PC and Linux mixes. I would think it could be made to work, but it'll probably be a bit of work. It means a dedicated machine, but you can pick up one that will work for $20 or $30 on eBay. The beauty of this is that just about any printer will work, both now and later on. You might want to check out a Linux/Mac distro docs - yellow dog or the like - to see what it will support out of the box. --> Russ -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
