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Best way to network 2 Printers from 1 PC?

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Shagga

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As the title says really but with the following in mind.

I have 2 Printers. One is a Hewlett Packard Deskjet 890C Pro and the other is a Hewlett Packard Lazerjet 4050N. (The 'N' stands for Network).

I want to keep both printers as the 890C is colour and the 4050N is a lazer and better for quality etc. I am aware that I can use an old method where u can use a printer switch box that has both printers connect to it via the Parallel ports. When I want to use either one of the printers I just switch to which ever I want, hey presto. But, I don't want to do that is I can help it.

My Rig has a NIC inside which is not being used at the moment. The 4050N also has a NIC inside it, as mention b4 it is a network printer. Is it possible therefore to connect the 4050N to my PC with just the NIC and my 890C to my PC via the Parallel port which subsequently negates the need for the switch box and or Network HUB.

Just though I'd ask b4 I start messing only to find it's not possible.

Thanks ppl.

😉
 
Do you have a hub? Just pop the HP 4050 into the hub. Why have a 4050N if you don't use the JetDirect card? 🙂

Hell, I;ll buy the JetDirect from you.
 
Yes, you can definitely set it up as you describe...

The 4050N has an internal JetDirect card that would allow you to print to it over the network. Normally, you'd connect the printer to the network through a hub or switch; I'm not sure that you could attach it directly to your PC's NIC without using a crossover cable--I think it will have to be a crossover, but I could be wrong.

If you have a hub, hook it up that way and test it out.

Be sure to download the full set of the 4050's drivers that will allow you to print to a JetDirect port and you'll be all set. If you have JetAdmin, you could install that and then just change the port manually.

~AJ

 
Windogg - No I don't have a Hub unfortunately.

<< Why have a 4050N if you don't use the JetDirect card? >>

Good question. I got the 4050N from work when they closed the office down. Got it for £175.00 😀

Aj_UF - What do you mean by Crossover Cable. I've got the latest drivers installed. I'll give it a go and see what gives.

Thanks for the input. 😉
 
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