HP DesignJet 90 - networking question

[Acerola]

We're getting rid of our IP based/Ethernet connected printer, in favor
of something like the DesignJet 90. The specs list this printer as USB
or parallel....no Ethernet. So, will others be able to access it (i.e. 1
computer that is connected to it acts as a print server for others to
access as long as that computer is on the network and is turned on)?
This is a must for our office. Thanks.

 

[Warren Block]

We're getting rid of our IP based/Ethernet connected printer, in favor
of something like the DesignJet 90. The specs list this printer as USB
or parallel....no Ethernet. So, will others be able to access it (i.e. 1
computer that is connected to it acts as a print server for others to
access as long as that computer is on the network and is turned on)?
This is a must for our office. Thanks.

Usually it's possible but less than optimal to use a workstation as a
print server. The user of that workstation may see it slow to a crawl
when someone else is printing, for example.

The good news is the DesignJet 90 has an EIO slot. So get a JetDirect
615n or 620n and it'll be a standalone network printer.