--- British Computer Services <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Printers in an Internet Cafe
>
> This is a guide, based on my 12 sites, on how to
> install a printer in an
> Internet Cafe. You may disagree with me and if you
> do say so as any
> discussions/comments may help other people on this
> list.
>
> Option 1 - Manual Switch Box
>
> It is possible to buy a switch box for either 2 or
> 4 computers that will
> enable you to share a single printer. Good point -
> cheap solution (2 port
> switch here costs about $6). Bad point - requires
> the customer to switch.
>
> Option 2 - Automatic Switch
>
> You can purchase automatic switches for either 2 or
> 4 computers. They are
> more expensive than manual switches but work ok.
>
>
> REMEMBER THAT YOU HAVE A PHYSICAL CABLE LENGTH
> PROBLEM OF 5 METRES. YOU CAN
> RUN LONGER CABLES BUT IT MAY NOT ALWAYS WORK (from
> my experience)
>
> Option 3 - Workstation used as a print server
>
> You can configure a computer to act as a print
> server using Win 98
> networking. Against - computer down, no printing.
>
> Option 4 - Dedicated Printer Server
>
> Here use Win 98 networking with a spare computer
> (does not need to be
> fast). Good use for a computer that is slow/old.
>
> Option 5 - Network Printer Box
>
> This allows you to connect a printer to the
> network. The box needs an IP
> address and you need to configure all the computers
> on the network. I paid
> $75 for my single port box therefore this is a
> cheap solution and so far
> very reliable.
>
> Option 6 - Printer With Network Card
>
> This is the only solution I have not tried. My view
> is that the network
> card option for a printer is the only solution I
> have not tried.
>
> Option 7 - No Printer
>
> Printers are a pain in the @#$%. After 27 years in
> the computer business I
> still hate them. They are prone to failure due to
> paper being inserted
> correctly, damp, no ink etc. If you have a site
> where the staff have little
> knowledge or interest in the computer DO NOT
> install a printer.
>
> In my business I am currently using several of the
> options mentioned above.
> Think what is best for your business.
>
> Dick
> www.internet-here.com
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
>
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