how do you setup a network printer

[bfletch]

As simple as it sounds, I was wondering how to setup a network printer. I have the printers shared through the computer now, but if the computer isnt on then you cant print. How would you set it up so the printer is its own identity? Thanks.

 

[CitrixEngineer]

First you need a JetDirect box - or equivalent - for the printer. This gives it "its own identity" on the network.

You can then set up an IP port on each PC that connects directly to the printer.

I hope this helps.

 

[abovebrd]

Can this be done of a freebsd box ?

If so, can someone direct me in some info.

-Danny

 

[CitrixEngineer]

As long as you have a means to connect the printer to the network, and the necessary driver for your operating system, as long as you are running TCP/IP on your network you should be able to get just about any device to print to it.

Hope this helps

Note: Try one of the many FreeBSD websites and mailing lists

 

[gunthnp]

and they do have a unix version of the driver you may need to compile it. So long and thanks for all the fish.