Adding a second printer to a server? 1

[NWgeek]

I tried searching the archives for "Printer" before posting this. So, if I have overlooked the answer, I apologize

I am running SBS2000 and have an HP LaserJet already hooked up to the single parallel port. I would like to connect a second color printer, but am not sure the best way to do this. In the past [ten years ago] I would have just installed a second parallel port card and connected the second printer to it, designating it as LPT2. Is this still the preferred method?

I don't print color too often so I don't think I want to be buying a JetDirect card, however I don't want to be scrambling behind the computer and swapping parallel cables either.

I'm hoping that a second parallel card will do the trick.

TYIA

 

[smah]

A second parallel card will work fine as LPT2, but you may not even need it. Many printers nowadays are USB & parallel; a surprising number don't even have parallel connectivity - USB only. Decide on the printer first, then check if it can be connected via USB.

 

[NWgeek]

Already have the color printer [HP 2500L color laser]. Works great. Only problem is that I have it hooked up to a SECOND computer, just to print. I know, very lame way to do it. It's getting close to summer and the heat from the extra 300W power supply gets hard to tolerate

Guess I'll try the 2nd parallel card. Probably can get one for around $10, maybe even less on eBay.

Thanks for the confirmation...I just haven't used a 2nd parallel port in years [since the days of IMB XTs, operating at the blinding speed of 10MHz, CGA graphics, 20mb hard disks and $500 2mb RAM disks]....