Re: [WinMac] Ethernet for old LaserJet?

From: Bruce Johnson (johnson[at]pharmacy.arizona.edu)
Date: Sun May 11 2003 - 11:49:08 EDT

  • Next message: Ilyse Kazar: "Re: [WinMac] Ethernet for old LaserJet?"

    On Sunday, May 11, 2003, at 04:31 AM, Ilyse Kazar wrote:
    >

    > I'd like to put the LaserJet on the ethernet network, and am
    > wondering which of the following options will work the best.
    >
    > 1. Try to locate the (now obsolete) ethernet card for a 5MP, and
    > install it directly on the printer.
    >
    > 2. Purchase an external HP Jet Direct server ... does this work for
    > Macs?
    >

    Like a charm...we have about ten of 'em on our network. Thye work as
    well as the internal card for the 5MP (which HP still sells, I'll
    bet...the internal JetDirects are all largely identical)

    > 3. Somehow use SFM on the XP Pro and connect the printer to it.
    > For anyone recommending this option, please break it down for
    > me, I have never ventured into configuring SFM or network print
    > services on Windows.

    Don't bother, it's not likely worth the trouble.

    --
    "Wherever you go, there you are." - B. Banzai, Ph.D.
    Bruce Johnson
    

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