Network Printer Question

[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?

Thanks

 

[Malke]

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?

They apparently need printers on-site. Buy some network laser printers.
You don't want printers that are locally connected to particular
computers.

Malke

 

[Guest]

yeah but why not? i mean i could get any laser printer, whap it on a
computer, then anyone can use it from anywhere through the RDP's can they
not? So whats the point in forking out extra for a network printer? Under
what circumstance would you need one? Thanks for the reply my friend.

 

[gerryR]

how many people in the remote office?
What sort of machines are already there (laptop/ desktop)?
What spec printer will they need (A0/A1/A2/A3/A4), color/ b/w?

gR

 

[Guest]

well there will be about 15 users at that branch connected to the terminal
server at my branch, but i only expect there to be only three actual Remote
Desktops actually printing through it, it us for counter sales reciepts. so
it has to be quick and simple to the customer isn't kept waiting too long for
the reiciepts. so i know that it has to be a laser, black and white A4 would
be fine. But just this wholoe network printer thing, no idea what it does, i
know its got a built in ethernet card or something, but how does that benifit
me?

 

[jimbo]

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?

Thanks

Well, with a network printer you can locate the printer in a central
location away from any one person's computer. There are even wireless
network adapters that make location even more flexible. If I was in
that office, I wouldn't want the printer located at my work ststion.

Good luck, jimbo

 

[Guest]

ahhh i see, so i take it that the printer doesn't actually connect to a
computer, does it just go into a network point on the wall or whatever?
Thanks for the advice.

 

[Malke]

ahhh i see, so i take it that the printer doesn't actually connect to
a computer, does it just go into a network point on the wall or
whatever? Thanks for the advice.

Yes, a network printer connects to the network, either by ethernet or
wirelessly. You assign a static IP address to the printer, don't have
to worry about:

1. Traffic from 14 workstations hitting one computer if the printer is
connected locally;

2. Whether a computer with a local printer is on or working;

3. Exceeding the concurrent inbound connections limitation if a computer
is being used as a "print server" with a local printer.

Malke

 

[gerryR]

if its got ethernet on it then your laughing, just plug it into the network,
set it up with the correct network settings and install it on the clients.
Much better off this way if your talking about more that 2 or 3 machines.

 

[jimbo]

ahhh i see, so i take it that the printer doesn't actually connect to a
computer, does it just go into a network point on the wall or whatever?
Thanks for the advice.

:

Yes, it connects via an ethernet cable or if you have wireless
capability in your network, there are wireless network printer models
or adapters.

Malke explained it well.

Good luck, jimbo

 

[John R Weiss]

Ok i feel like an idiot asking this question, but here goes? OK, In what
circumstance do you actually need a network printer?

When the host computer is not turned on all the time.

When the host computer's performance is adversely affected by the printer
spooling operations.

When the host computer cannot host all the physical connections for the required
printers.