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#195503 - 31/12/2003 09:06 USB Printer Server
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
I need to connect my 2 printers to my network. Does anybody know of any 2 port USB Printer Server that are any good ???

So for I have found this http://www.rlsupplies.co.uk/item3018.htm but I don't like no brand stuff.

Any suggestions would be welcome.

Cheers

Cris.

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#195504 - 31/12/2003 09:27 Re: USB Printer Server [Re: Cris]
mlord
carpal tunnel

Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14496
Loc: Canada
Mmm... pretty good looking specs on that one, for a "no-name".

Cheers

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#195505 - 31/12/2003 09:31 Re: USB Printer Server [Re: mlord]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Yea, thats whats putting me off "too good to be true" if you know what I mean.

I just found this http://www.hawkingtech.com/prodSpec.php?ProdID=89 looks very similar, anyone state side heard of Hawking Tech ???

Cheers

Cris.

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#195506 - 31/12/2003 09:45 Re: USB Printer Server [Re: Cris]
robricc
carpal tunnel

Registered: 30/10/2000
Posts: 4931
Loc: New Jersey, USA
I have a Hawking gigabit switch. It works fine and seems to be of good quality (sturdy metal case).
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#195507 - 31/12/2003 10:17 Re: USB Printer Server [Re: Cris]
mlord
carpal tunnel

Registered: 29/08/2000
Posts: 14496
Loc: Canada
Yeah, looks like exactly the same thing with a different brand name silkscreended onto it. The generic devices are probably used by several manufacturers, in which case it's (IMHO) likely just fine.

Same idea as with KVM switches -- many of the different "brands" are exactly the same little unit.

Cheers

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#195508 - 08/01/2004 06:10 Re: USB Printer Server [Re: mlord]
Cris
pooh-bah

Registered: 06/02/2002
Posts: 1904
Loc: Leeds, UK
Just for the record, I got it today, plugged it in, works

I think I got a right bargin !!! £70 inc postage, cheapest I can find it anywhere else in the UK is £130.

It is the same as the Hawkings one, it must be an OEM.

Cheers

Cris.

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