network question

[bighoot]

hi
I have a network question, I have some files and 2 printer for 4 home computers the computer with the printer gose sleep after 2 hours with no use but the problem is when i try to use the network printer when the computer asleep it sats network path not foud, but when i wake up the computer it works, I try to save energy, any help on this ?


Thanks
Brian

 

[bcastner]

Some computer have a BIOS feature to wake-on-event type 47, which may work for a USB connected printer.

Otherwise, leave the computer on 24/7, or install a print server device. Use Google for 'ethernet print servers'. The latter would certainly take less power than a fully on computer.

 

[allaround]

I solved this problem with a LinkSys PSUS4 print server. Has a USB port for the printer and also functions as a 4 port ethernet switch. Print from any computer on the network and doesn't depend on any specific computer being turned on.

 

[Simonchtan]

a print server device should be a good suggestion.
1st of all, the print server uses less power and dont go to sleep.

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