On Thursday 26 October 2006 14:24, Hugh Nelson wrote: > David, I presume you hang script printers off the thin clients? Have > you been able to run more than one printer from USB for GP's who like to > have separate printers for scripts, lab requests etc.
We do it via print servers - each printer has it's own network address. I use CUPS as print server system, that way there is no printer driver question on the individual thin client - every printer regardless what it actually is presents itself as a Posctscript printer You can pick up IBM netvista thin clients for less than $100; it takes minutes to install Linux and configure a CUPS server on their CF cards - that way you have an ultra cheap print server with no moving parts (designed to last forever), lots of processor grunt, lots of RAM for queing documents, and no limitations as to how many printers you can connnect (just use an USB hub if necessary) (that is, you use on thin client for your desktop needs, and one for your peripheral needs (webcam -> IP cam, scanner -> IP scanner, printer -> IP printer). If you need more than one, you just create a disk image of such print server, and pop it onto the CF card whenever you make a new one: loosen three screws, take card out, put in card reader, write info, put card back, fasten three screws - literally a few minutes. Horst _______________________________________________ Gpcg_talk mailing list [email protected] http://ozdocit.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gpcg_talk
