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Home > Forums > Server Rack > Printers > HP Printers Forum

 how do you setup a network printer

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bfletch (MIS)
16 Feb 01 9:27
As simple as it sounds, I was wondering how to setup a network printer.  I have the printers shared through the computer now, but if the computer isnt on then you cant print.  How would you set it up so the printer is its own identity?  Thanks.
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CitrixEngineer (TechnicalUser)
20 Feb 01 8:19
First you need a JetDirect box - or equivalent - for the printer. This gives it "its own identity" on the network.

You can then set up an IP port on each PC that connects directly to the printer.

I hope this helps.
abovebrd (IS/IT--Management)
26 Feb 01 12:38
Can this be done of a freebsd box ?

If so, can someone direct me in some info.

-Danny
 
 
CitrixEngineer (TechnicalUser)
27 Feb 01 10:08
As long as you have a means to connect the printer to the network, and the necessary driver for your operating system, as long as you are running TCP/IP on your network you should be able to get just about any device to print to it.

Hope this helps

Note: Try one of the many FreeBSD websites and mailing lists
gunthnp (MIS)
1 Mar 01 10:08
and they do have a unix version of the driver you may need to compile it.

So long and thanks for all the fish.

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