Sharing Printers

[inveterate]

Is there any way to share printer via ethernet with only the router on. They way i have it is through another computer, meaning it has to be turned on for me to print from another comp, is there a way to do it through the router only. Or does my router have to specifically have that feature

 

[Devistater]

yes to the latter

 

[Uncle Flappy]

Or you can buy an ethernet print server. Just make sure you get the right kind - Parallel or USB
Newegg

 

[Devistater]

Originally posted by: Uncle Flappy
Or you can buy an ethernet print server. Just make sure you get the right kind - Parallel or USB
Newegg

Yeah, I've seen thsoe before. Dang they are cheap now! They used to be like $50 or $100, but they are $30 or less now!


One note, I was looking for reviews on USB print servers and I came across the
Keyspan USB server. It lets you use a large number of USB devices, not just printers.
Quote from a user review
"If you have a Multi-Function printer, you NEED this device, because even if you find a compatible print server, it will only let you use the print function. A Printer Server turns your Multi-Function printer into a Uni-Function Printer. "