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localtalk -> ethernet adapters for printers?

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CTho9305

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If I understand correctly, you would need to plug the computer and the adapter into a hub so that the computer still has a connection to the rest of the network, since otherwise its ethernet port would be taken up by the adapter. How would I set it up though if I do not want the printer to be visible to the rest of the network but only the one other machine on the hub?

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I've never seen printer firmware that would let you limit who can get to a printer. Why not just plug the printer in parallel to the computer?
 
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What print server/printer adapter are you asking about? Helps narrow down the best solution.

Searching for a printer attached to another computer is ALOT easier than searching for a dedicated print server with a printer.

Generally other computers CAN'T see the print server unless they either:
-know the ip address of the print server
-search for it with discovery software
-install the print server client software

I have 2 printers on the network like you describe, only the big-wigs have access, the rest of the network can't see them at all unless they knew ip address, or searched with discovery software.



<< I've never seen printer firmware that would let you limit who can get to a printer. Why not just plug the printer in parallel to the computer? >>


In a domain setting you can use access lists to block users from printers attached to other computers, even if its attached to Win98 computers.
 


I maybe a litte late in replying. But I think what you need is a ethernet-print server. An example of that is the print server offered by Hawkings Technology
model PN7117. I have my HP1100 AIW hookup to the print server and I load the print server software to each computer in my network and everything is detected automatically and with a bit of tweaking if you are using XP
you can have anyone of your computer being able to print without having the more then one PC on. I forgot where I bought mine but I am sure someone else can point you to it now that you know what solution you are looking for.

Basically the setup is as follow: All PCs connected to switch/hub and the print server's RJ45 connect to the switch/hubs 10/100 baseT connection
load the software onto PCs and let you should be able to print.
 
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