Gilles Schipper wrote:

> You can replace your dtc's with the appropriate number of DLINK print
> servers. The DP-300 model includes 1 serial and 2 parallel
> ports. (In this
> case, it's the serial port that is of interest). Other print
> servers can
> also do the job, as long as they have serial port capability (which
> excludes any HP jetdirect that I am aware of)
>
> You will also require some optional software that can handle
> the non-JD
> network interface and non-HP printers.
>
> Although there are several choices, I would highly recommend
> Printpath/SE,
> from RAC Consulting.
>
> It is inexpensive and does the job admirably.
>
> You can reach them at www.racc.com.
>

The key point is you need third party software because HP's network spooler
requires the printer to understand PCL. I agree with Gilles about
Printpath/SE. It will happily drive the printers you have, even the
configuration you described, connected to a JetDirect via a
parallel-to-serial interface box.

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