> > > > In my experience, USB is a less than ideal method to communicate with a > > printer. I much prefer Ethernet whenever possible. > > The printer has a parallel port and it looks like the HP external > JetDirect 300x will work on this. It takes an ethernet input and converts > it > to the parallel port on the printer. I can order one today if that's what > you think will work. > > I had an internal JetDirect card in the HP 2500C inkjet printer, but gave > that to Free Geek when I gave away the printer. There's also a JetDirect > card I installed in the LJ 5 so I know the network can see these nodes. > > Should I order the 300x? > > If you value your sanity (not to mention your time), the answer to this is a resounding YES.
I don't know how quickly you need this... if you have some time, I can look around to see if I have one in a box somewhere. I'm pretty sure I do. Or if you'd rather save the hassle, you can just order it. -wes _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
