USB Printer Server

Posted by: Cris

USB Printer Server - 31/12/2003 09:06

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.
Posted by: mlord

Re: USB Printer Server - 31/12/2003 09:27

Mmm... pretty good looking specs on that one, for a "no-name".

Cheers
Posted by: Cris

Re: USB Printer Server - 31/12/2003 09:31

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.
Posted by: robricc

Re: USB Printer Server - 31/12/2003 09:45

I have a Hawking gigabit switch. It works fine and seems to be of good quality (sturdy metal case).
Posted by: mlord

Re: USB Printer Server - 31/12/2003 10:17

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
Posted by: Cris

Re: USB Printer Server - 08/01/2004 06:10

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.