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Mac OS X Compatible Print Server

Last post 13-08-2007, 5:00 PM by Forgeman. 1 replies.
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  •  07-08-2007, 4:45 PM 27783

    Mac OS X Compatible Print Server

    I'm considering buying a print server for home use.  I have one iMac and a Windows PC on my wired soho network.  When the family are home this increases to another two Windows laptops that connect wirelessly.

    I would prefer a wired USB print server because I have spare ports on my ADSL router.

    Can anyone recommend such a device. 


    Fred
  •  13-08-2007, 5:00 PM 27866 in reply to 27783

    Re: Mac OS X Compatible Print Server

    Update: for anyone who is considering a print server for a Mac, read on.

    I've  taken the plunge and bought a D-Link DP-301U print server.  There are issues affecting some printers when connected via a print server so it may be wise to check with the manufacturer first before going down this route.

    I have a Lexmark E120 laser printer - not the network version hence the need for a print server!  The Lexmark supplied CD is for both printers, E120 and E120n, and contains the E120n driver.  When using this driver, the E120 will not work as a USB device under Mac OS, so beware!  However, my solution (below) will also work with a stand-alone printer.

    I've now got everything working after several frustrating hours. The problem turned out to be with Lexmark's own printer driver - it may work with the E120n (network) version of this machine but I can't get a stand-alone printer connected via a print server to work, so Gutenprint v5.1.3 eventually came to the rescue. Tucked away in there happens to be a generic PCL driver and, as the E120 is a PCL printer, this works.

    If you are unaware of Gutenprint drivers, check out this site. See here for a list of supported printers.


    Fred
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