Some models of HP printers can't be shared on networks. My boss had a HP
820cxi (or cse...I can't remember for sure now) and the manual states that
it can't be used on a network. Also it's a Windows only printer...it won't
work in DOS mode. I was informed by HP tech support that this model is a
special one that was made just for Sam's Club...you can't buy it anywhere
else. It's a stripped down model so they can sell it cheap.

 My experience with HP printers has been less than stellar...they're slow to
print, noisy, expensive, the drivers are buggy, and the print quality is ok
but certainly not the best. My boss replaced his with an Epson Stylus Color
850...the print quality is outstanding, much better than HP, it's faster,
works in DOS, and can be shared on the network.

That's my two cent's worth.

Dennis Thiel

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Meagher <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, January 25, 1999 2:56 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Color printer on network


>You can share the HP that you already have.  It may not have all features
>available through the network, but it WILL WORK.
>
>First of all, is the PC (which has the HP) set up for sharing printers?
>Click START -- SETTINGS -- CONTROL PANEL -- NETWORK and then click the
>big button for FILE AND PRINTER SHARING.
>
>After you take care of the above.....
>You will probably have to install the HP driver software on each
>individual PC that will need access to the shared printer.  The software
>will probably fuss at you since the printer is not actually attached to
>the PC.  Just ignore those types of error messages and plow on through it.

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