Small Home Network Printer Server

[Pulsar]

Ok - I've got my home network up and running with an 8 port router. Now, I've got 3 kids and the day will come when I really don't want the printers running through my computer.

So, I'm looking at low-end print servers that will plug into my router. I have two printers, one old laser printer that only has a parallel port a newer photo printer that has a usb connection, and another 4x7 printer that has a usb connection as well. I'm looking at this server:

http://www.gotmojos.com/servlet/Detail?no=66

It seems to have everything I need. However, my worry is whether or not this actually can support all 3 printers at once - it's something I haven't been able to find out.

Can someone a little more savvy with the hardware side of this tell me if they think this thing will support 3 different printers simultaneously?

Edit - after doing more research it seems the above router doesn't get very good reviews. A quick search of good old new egg gave me this router:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833130022
with excellent reviews and confirmation that it DOES support three printers. I guess I could have answered my own question had I worked a bit harder.

 

[c3p0]

As long as all 3 printers are centrally located the TRENDnet TE100-P2U1P Print Server you linked to will probably work just fine. I have 4 printers (3 inkjet & 1 HP Laserjet) in my home network. The HP has it's own JetDirect Print Server built in, but the other 3 Ink Jet Printers are all on different type print servers. Everyone in my house can print to any of the 4 printers they wish. There typically not difficult to set up. Most have either a Browser type setup or some software wizard setup. Print Servers are very convenient and worth the effort in my opinion.

Also, there is a newer version of the Print Server you linked to. It's a few bux more, but might be worth considering.

Look here!!!

c3p0
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[Pulsar]

Thanks C3PO. Now I feel a bit better about dropping the $80 =).

 

[c3p0]

Don't drop $80 until you look here.

And I'm sure there are several like this that will do the trick for you. Shop around!

c3p0
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