Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:53:32 -0700 From: Reed Loefgren <rloefgren@forethought.net> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: printer recommendations? Message-ID: <4D1024BC.3060208@forethought.net> In-Reply-To: <20101221020545.e45981ef.freebsd@edvax.de> References: <20101203043805.GB8149@comcast.net> <20101203191339.61205ccb.freebsd@edvax.de> <alpine.BSF.2.00.1012031916360.90221@wonkity.com> <20101204042952.0ac21e45.freebsd@edvax.de> <20101204055748.GA46559@comcast.net> <20101208083926.4c992c44.freebsd@edvax.de> <20101208094223.GD11485@comcast.net> <AANLkTinVqKGYehe=BUpOV45uQJc09irm2KQLE7SwSLde@mail.gmail.com> <20101221020545.e45981ef.freebsd@edvax.de>
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On 12/20/10 18:05, Polytropon wrote: > On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:25:03 -0800, David Brodbeck<gull@gull.us> wrote: >> On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 1:42 AM, Charlie Kester<corky1951@comcast.net> wrote: >>> As a last gasp effort, I gave my LJ4+ a thorough cleaning and replaced >>> the rollers for the output feed in the back. And hey, it seems to be >>> working now! The way it had been sounding, I was sure I'd broken >>> something the last time I replaced the toner cartridge after clearing a >>> paper jam. But maybe I just didn't have the cartridge properly >>> seated... >>> >>> So now I'm looking into ways to adapt it to use a network connection. >> If you shop around you should be able to find an old JetDirect MIO >> card that will slot into the back of it. That's the best solution. > Agreed. There's an alternative solution that should be > mentioned: In the past, there have been adaptors from > parallel (Centronics) to RJ45 UTP network that could be > put directly onto the back of the printer. Other more > elegant solutions were small print servers, connected > and configured via network, allowing one or two parallel > printers to be attached. I'm not sure if such devices > are still sold, but you should be able to get a used > one for less than nothing. :-) > > > Just lurking. Twice now I've purchased jetdirect cards, new in the box, on ebay for less than US$15.00 each. They work flawlessly. 4 Pluses are nice, much faster than my straight 4s. Built like a Checker Cab, almost as heavy... r
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