Victor, although I do agree that network capable printers are readily available in affordable price ranges my comments were based in comparison to using an older non network capable printer on a networked PC which the original poster probably already owns. Also even if the original poster does not hav an older printer at his disposal many folks like to save a few bucks by purchasing any of the myriad of low cost MFD style printers that can be had for $50 to $100. Of course these lack some advanced features, with built in networking being most obvious to our discussion but my opinion was based on the fact that the original poster mentioned tha he had several PCs at his disposal and if one of them is available continuously then using it as a print server can be more economical. Frank Ventura, MCP
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 10:08 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] network printer question Hi Frank, I have to take exception to what you said about network printers being expensive. Most printers now a days, may come with that function, the ability to plug right into the router using an RJ 45 cable. The more expensive ones are the wireless kind, as those tend to be a bit more pricy, however, the hardwired ones are not, and, in some cases, come as standard equipment these days. I have a Brother MFC 685 C, a multifunction stand alone fax machine, with both auto and manual flat bed scanning features. It's got, both a hardwire connection, using USB, RJ45, or even RJ 11, or, you can elect to use the wireless function, and have it connected to all of the wireless devices in your home, with or without the router. The great thing is, this MFC has the ability to act as it's own router, so plugging into the router, wirelessly or with wire, is redundant, however, the router function of the printer will only work with wireless devices, as there is only the one hardwire port for the RJ 45, which is a bit of a downside, but it's a great printer, nonetheless. The unit came complete from Staples for 325, with spare ink cartridges, an integrated card reader, , separate cartridges for the black, cyan, magenta and the last colour, and a very large four and a half by three and a half viewable screen that flips up for better viewing of images from a digital camera. Just some of the advantages. In any case, I think it was a good buy, and there were literally hundreds of models on display, and I got the one I was most familiar with, as I have owned Brother MFC units in the past and found them wonderful printers. Just thought I would add to what you had said. Victor Co-moderator Blind Movie Buffs List Guidedogs List Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
