Why do print servers cost so much?

[SarcasticDwarf]

seriously, its ridiculous

 

[fatbaby]

Well a lot of things cost a lot more than they should. Thats how they make $$$.

 

[yoda291]

think about it this way...by the time you actually need a print server, you'll prolly be dealing with a few hundred thousand pages regularly and the printer is prolly a vital resource. Sure, you could set up something yourself, but do you really wanna be left without someone to blame when it goes down?

 

[FoBoT]

use an old/slow pc for a print server
or some of these cheapo home router thingys have a printer server

 

[sharkeeper]

Ebay?

-DAK-

 

[yoda291]

I think the most important question to answer b4 taking any of these suggestions is why do you need a print server?

 

[PCMarine]

That's why when I was looking or a router a few years ago, I made sure to pick one up with a print server.