Best ethernet print server?

[bluestrobe]

I searched and can't find anything in the forums.

I am in need of a decent RJ45/ethernet printer server with a USB printer interface. Right now the computer the network printer is hooked to is having issues and I figured it was the time that I move to a stand alone network printer setup. Right now the printer is an HP deskjet but will be moving to a laser printer in a couple of months if that helps. Thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/server/homepage.spml

However, for it price you probably can find a Network ready printer.

BTW, as oppose to Network ready Printer, No Matter What, there is No guarantee that any of the ad-on Printer servers would be fully compatible with all the printer?s capacities.

 

[bluestrobe]

That?s a bit out of my price range. As you said I could buy a network printer for that much. At this point I can even go with one that has a parallel plug if that makes it any easier. The printer is used for basic printing and nothing more.

 

[keeleysam]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833147020

 

[cmetz]

bluestrobe, get a printer with a built-in (not just an included external widget) print server. All of the low-cost external print servers I've used have been junk. The HP JetDirect is good, but expensive (though they can be had cheap used).