Re: [LUG] Linux USB Print Server

[Peter Walker <peter.walker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

martin.gautier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I need to set up an HP 1500 Laserjet on a network. This printer comes with 
> a USB connection only. A USB Jetdirect Print Server costs in the region of 
> £150 (if you can find one in stock).
>  
Does it have to be an HP print server - there seem to be a few others 
around at a lower price (£50-£80).

> If not, anyone got any recommendations?
>
> I must admit, I haven't googled yet so there may even be a distro 
> specifically setup for this.....
>  
You might want to look at e-smith which is a Red Hat based system set up 
out of the box as a small office server with Samba etc. I have run a HP 
USB printer off this in the past.

Cheers,

Pete



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