Re: Print Server Recommendation?
From: Ian Wilson (scobloke2_at_infotop.co.uk)
Date: 06/18/03
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Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 10:03:03 +0000 (UTC)
Ian Wilson wrote:
> Robin Grayson wrote:
>
>> I need to run 2 parallel printers over a network, could anybody give
>> any recommendations as to which ones work best in a combined SCO OSR5
>> / Windows environment?
>
>
> Avoid winprinters, also known as GDI printers.
>
> http://www.linuxprinting.org is a useful resource - anything classified
> as "paperweight" is not going to work with OSR5.
>
> I'd choose a printer that supports PCL5 or Postscript (or both).
>
> I use LaserJets (avoiding winprinters like the 1005W, the 1200 is OK)
> and I don't hesitate to recommend the 2000 & 4000 series.
>
Oops, I should have paid attention to the subject line as well as the
content. You wanted recommendations for print servers not for printers.
Most companies I know use JetDirects, the only problems I've seen have
been with other makes, but the numbers involved are too small to draw
any conclusions.
Some Windows experts, that I respect, use LPD on Windows servers in
preference to Windows native printing protocols. Most Windows versions
include LPD clients.
The best practise in this group seems to be to use netcat rather than
LPD on *nix.
Therefore I'd buy a print server that supports at least LPD, I'd give
preference to one that also supports direct printing to a TCP port and
native Windows printing. I'd also look out for support for IPP.
Since I'm conservative, I'd buy JetDirect. I'd use eBay if I needed to
save money.
Just my GBP 0.02^H4 worth.
-- Ian Wilson.
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