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On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 21:30:50 GMT, measekite <measekite@yahoo.com>
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>PC Medic wrote:
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>>"SleeperMan" <SleeperMan@too.sleepy> wrote in message
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>>>PC Medic wrote:
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>>>>"Gelf" <oldanAT@freeuk.com> wrote in message
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>>>>>I'm trying to connect my new ip4000 to my home network using an HP
>>>>>jetdirect 175x usb wired print server.
>>>>>The printer is recognised by the HP install printer wizard, though
>>>>>sometimes as unknown. It appears to install correctly but won't
>>>>>print. I get a pop-up message "The print spooler was unable to
>>>>>connect to your printer"
>>>>>I had the same setup with my S820 and it worked perfectly.
>>>>>Are there known issues with networking this printer and any
>>>>>solutions?
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>>Yes the iP4000R has built in NIC (RJ-45 and WiFi). Yes it costs more but not
>>a "loooooot', only about the average cost of a good NIC.
>>You are correct that with a printer with a built in NIC you would not
>>necessarily need a print server port on your router, but then again it would
>>be a better choice than a printer that is not supported and may not work on
>>that print server port you have.
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>Why not connect the IP4000 to any networked computer and share it?
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op:
1)If you have a standalone print server you don't need any other
computer on the network running in order to print. This is a major
plus of having stand alone print servers for all your printers on the
network
2)The ip4000R is quite a lot more expensive than the iP4000 in the UK.
I paid 90gbp for the 4000; the 4000R goes for 152gbp cheapest; ie 70%
more - substantial or what?
3)It is also a "non-portable" solution insofar as when the time comes
to sell it I will loose the print server and have to buy another
(expensive) printer with a built in print server. OK the iP4000R will
sell for a bit more 3 years down the road but not that much.
4)But to focus on my original post, has anyone successfully networked
the iP4000? If so, details of setup please.