network printer

[mickeddie]

My printer is on a different PC than the my main PC and for now I am leaving it hooked up there. I am on a wireless home network so I can print from this PC. The challenge is I need to have the other machine on to print. How can I send a document to a network printer without having to turn on the network PC?

Thanks!

Eddie G

 

[lotussama]

You would need to buy a print server for the printer. They make wireless ones as well as wired ones.

Examples:
Wired
Wireless

 

[mickeddie]

Thank you. Should I pursue this I will use Ebay and go wireless. Are there any models that I should avoid? Other than the Linksys are there any others that you recommend?

Thanks!

 

[lotussama]

The only wireless print server I've used is an HP JetDirect ew2400. It worked well, but it's a little on the pricy side. I'd suggest you browse around NewEgg a bit and look for hardware with some good reviews.

Good luck!