Terry,

I found it easiest and most straightforward to get parallel printers if
possible.  I use the HP JetDirect EX 3-port and have the printers hooked
up via TCP/IP.  The nice thing about the 3-port is that you can hook up
three printers.  I use Minisoft's network printing utility.  Let me know
if you need any additional information.


Regards,


Brad Amodeo
Information Systems Associates
408-733-0332
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SIMPKINS, Terry wrote:
>
> Has anyone one the list had any experience connecting HP256X & HP293X serial
> printers to a LAN (Novell, twisted pair) using the External "jet-direct"
> type of boxes?  I understand the HP boxes don't support serial connections,
> but the third-party boxes do (Emulex, etc).  Or would it be better to get
> the printers with parallel interface?  Would that be faster?
>
> I need to connect a remote site to my 3K over a frame relay link and since I
> can avoid terminals (PCs w/ termulator), I am hoping to avoid a DTC
> altogether.
>
> Terry W. Simpkins
> Lucas Control Systems Products
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