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[Guest]

Ok i feel like an idiot asking this question, but here goes? OK, In what
circumstance do you actually need a network printer? My company has two
branches at two different locations, both have about 15 users each running
RDPs through our terminal server using a VPN to connect the two branches.
Now, the branch that doesn't have the servers in it is needing some new
printers, and my boss is wanting me to go there to see if they need network
printers, only i have no idea what to look for, so help. ha. I was under the
impression that because they were connected through the servers that they
could share all the printers, so what is the point in a network printer?

 

[TaurArian [MS-MVP]]

Hi there, why not try the Network NG
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...ft.public.windowsxp.network_web&lang=en&cr=US


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| Ok i feel like an idiot asking this question, but here goes? OK, In what
| circumstance do you actually need a network printer? My company has two
| branches at two different locations, both have about 15 users each running
| RDPs through our terminal server using a VPN to connect the two branches.
| Now, the branch that doesn't have the servers in it is needing some new
| printers, and my boss is wanting me to go there to see if they need network
| printers, only i have no idea what to look for, so help. ha. I was under the
| impression that because they were connected through the servers that they
| could share all the printers, so what is the point in a network printer?

 

[Guest]

thank you, i shall give it a try.

 

[HeyBub]

Ok i feel like an idiot asking this question, but here goes? OK, In
what circumstance do you actually need a network printer? My company
has two branches at two different locations, both have about 15 users
each running RDPs through our terminal server using a VPN to connect
the two branches. Now, the branch that doesn't have the servers in it
is needing some new printers, and my boss is wanting me to go there
to see if they need network printers, only i have no idea what to
look for, so help. ha. I was under the impression that because they
were connected through the servers that they could share all the
printers, so what is the point in a network printer?

A network printer doesn't need to be attached to a PC.

 

[Guest]

And by not having to be attached to a PC it does not need the PC to be on at
all times. Network printers also do not use a computers resources like an
attached printer does. Network printers are the best option for a shared
printer for an office.

Joe

Kemco IT Professional

 

[Paul Knudsen]

Ok i feel like an idiot asking this question, but here goes? OK, In what
circumstance do you actually need a network printer? My company has two
branches at two different locations, both have about 15 users each running
RDPs through our terminal server using a VPN to connect the two branches.
Now, the branch that doesn't have the servers in it is needing some new
printers, and my boss is wanting me to go there to see if they need network
printers, only i have no idea what to look for, so help. ha. I was under the
impression that because they were connected through the servers that they
could share all the printers, so what is the point in a network printer?

Sometimes you want to do big print jobs. If you send it to someone's
desktop printer, he won't be able to print all day. Hence, a fast
network printer is ideal.

 

[Sigmundur Jonsson]

And by not having to be attached to a PC it does not need the PC to be on at
all times. Network printers also do not use a computers resources like an
attached printer does. Network printers are the best option for a shared
printer for an office.

Joe

Kemco IT Professional

How are they connected? To a router or a hub?

 

[Bruce Chambers]

How are they connected? To a router or a hub?

Most network capable printers come with an internal network adapter,
usually for a small additional charge. Even printers that lack internal
expansion slots can be networked by means of an external netwok
controller, such as HP's many models of external JetDirect network
printer servers. These devices generally connect to the network in the
same manner as a PC: a CAT5 patch cable to the nearest EtherNet outlut.


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