Can Token Ring printer be attached to Ethernet network?

[Jingleheimer]

Here is my problem. I have an HP LaserJet 4 Plus that I need to connect to my network directly (without going through any other computers). I don't have the manual and I can't find one on the Internet. The printer has a JetDirect card in it with Token Ring only. Physically, I can hook up the JetDirect card to my ethernet but will this work. I have tried this but my computers (running Windows XP) aren't finding it. I didn't even know what Token Ring is until today so I am very new to it. I have read a few previous posts regarding Token Ring and it sounds evil to a newcomer. I have found the settings on the printer to adjust the Novell and TCP/IP settings. I'm also getting an error: "I/O CARD NOT READY. LAN ERROR - INTERNAL LOOPBACK". I'm assuming this is because I don't have loops since I'm not using a Token Ring. I'm using a Peer-to-Peer network, without a server. Thanks for any type of help you can provide.

Best Regards,
Jon

 

[Tallgeese]

NOPE...not without a Token Ring -> Ethernet bridge.

MUCH cheaper to put in an Ethernet JetDirect card.
Can find used/refurb ones relatively cheaply just about anywhere (eBay, part houses, etc.)
Or hang it off an external Ethernet print server box.

good luck!

 

[mboy]

Or go buy an ethernet print server and you are all set. Probable cheaper then Jet direct card. I have a bunch of LJ4s, 5s and such on my LAN.

Linksys makes a nice, cheap 2 port print server with 4 port switch included. I like it for the $114 shipped I paid for them.


EDIT*** oops after re reading I see print server was mentioned already. 🙂
Thats what I would (and do)

 

[Tallgeese]

Originally posted by: mboy
EDIT*** oops after re reading I see print server was mentioned already. 🙂
Thats what I would (and do)

No biggie..I threw it in late, you might not have been lookin at the updated version.