Re: OT: Print Server for USB Multifunction Help !

[Bill Taylor <bill-taylor@xxxxxxxx>]

I would deinitely NOT recommend this device. It installs network
drivers and if you unplug the Keyspan server from the network it will
crash any XP computer with the drivers installed. A seriously faulty
driver design.

It also doesn't allow proper printer sharing, only one PC at atime has
access to the printer (as I recall, I removed it as soon as I found
the driver problem)

Bill

HTEG> Gareth,

HTEG> Would this be any use? (posted by Keith a little while ago).
HTEG> If I need to buy anything that's not on the "Company
HTEG> list" I tend to just reclaim the cost via expenses.

HTEG> HTH,

HTEG> Tim.

HTEG> -----Original Message-----
HTEG> From: Keith Doxey [mailto:ukha@xxxxxxx]
HTEG> Sent: 14 September 2004 15:19
HTEG> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
HTEG> Subject: [ukha_d] USB over CAT5

HTEG> Hi All,

HTEG> I know this subject has been mentioned several times
HTEG> before but I dont recollect seeing mention of this particular
HTEG> device.

HTEG> http://www.keyspan.com/products/usb/server/

HTEG> 4 usb ports accessable by any PC on your network and they
HTEG> behave as if they are on the PC itself.

HTEG> Just been evaluating one at work and it seems to be very useful.

HTEG> UK supplier selling them for £79

HTEG> http://www.ammicro.co.uk/products/keyspan.htm

HTEG> <disclaimer>
HTEG> No connection etc... just passing on the info :-)
</disclaimer>

HTEG> Keith

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Gareth Cook
>>
>> Help !
>>
>> I have a nice Canon MP780 Multifunction printer and I'm
>> trying to find a print server that will work with it. It
>> needs to be one that specifically supports a multifunction
>> device (Linksys's USB print servers do not - tried it - doesnt
work).
>>
>> Borrowed a mate's Lexmark USB print server and that works,
>> but the company we get things from cant get it for me.
>>
>> Anyone here got a bright idea ? Named brands preferably so
>> easier for the supplier to get to me (Im not paying for it).
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> G.