Mick,

If you already have a parallel port printer, you want a Print Server device.
This device connects to the network (your hub) via an RJ45 port and has it's
own IP address.  It will have a DB25 port which connects to the printer via
a parallel cable or directly with a centronics connector.  These things run
around $100.
Some examples:
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=159363
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=329402
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=189668

There are also printers that have a built-in network adapter.

Fred Nielson


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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Mick Fitzpatrick
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 5:53 PM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] Add a printer to an XP Home network


Hello

We have several pc's scattered around the home. They all chat nicely to each
other, share the internet and the printers attached to the various machines.
Cabling is Cat 5 via 10/100 hub and NIC's.

What I'd like to do is add an independent printer to the network. By that I
mean a printer that 'is not' attached to any PC but directly to the network.

Is this possible with my present network?

Any advice will be appreciated

TIA ... Mick

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