Print server for multi-function machines?

[pat]

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I have an OfficeJet G85 multi-function which I would like to connect to my
network via a print server. Currently it's shared through the computer, but
I'd prefer not to have to keep the computer on all the time.

Does anyone know of a print server that will work with a multi-function
machine (and allow the other scan/faxing features to work)? From what I've
gathered reviewing different posts on the subject, most print servers only
allow printing on a MFP (and not any of the other stuff).

Thanks for any feedback on this. I appreciate it.

Pat

 

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"Pat" <pkelecy@insightbb*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
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> I have an OfficeJet G85 multi-function which I would like to connect to my
> network via a print server. Currently it's shared through the computer, but
> I'd prefer not to have to keep the computer on all the time.
>
> Does anyone know of a print server that will work with a multi-function
> machine (and allow the other scan/faxing features to work)? From what I've
> gathered reviewing different posts on the subject, most print servers only
> allow printing on a MFP (and not any of the other stuff).

I believe the network enabled G95 is functionally a G85 with a Jetdirect
included. The Jetdirect 170x can be found on eBay for $70 or so the last I
looked. See
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/ho/WF13a/18972-238444-410635-12019-410635-30374.html#supply_1
for a list of compatible Jetdirect servers.

Regards,
Bob Headrick, not speaking for my employer HP
MS MVP Printing/Imaging