Does Motorola SGB 960 have print functions?
If I (actually my sister) were to get a wireless print router, what would you recommend? She would just need to remove the Motorola one and replace it with the new one and do necessary driver installation right?
"Amanda" hath wroth:
I could find no info on any such Motorola wireless router. Currently, Comcrash sells Motorola SBG900 wireless modem/router boxes.
I usually recommend seperate boxes for seperate functions. In this case, your unspecified printer will determine what will work. All I know at this time is that it is a USB interfaced printer. I suggest you check on the printer manufacturers web site for compatible USB print servers. If it's an All-in-One type of printer, be sure that it supports ALL the functions, and not just the printer part.
Wrong. Do not replace the modem/router/wireless. Just add a (wireless?) print server to the printer.
Sorry. The one my sister has is SBG 940.
I learned yesterday - my knowledge level on hardware stuff is basic; I just inquire as I need to know - that the way the guy from Fry's was saying on the phone, leading me to think they have come out with a router with printer server (since he called it wireless print router) was no the case.
Thanks for the info that I can check on the printer manufacturers web site for a compatible one. Last night, I tried linksys and found out the incompatibility with HP OfficeJet 5610. The Idiots at Best Buy failed to tell me whether the printer I was getting was compatible with it or not.
You mean, to support scanning, and faxing too, right?
Thanks.
I have found that out since my post here.
On 2 Aug 2006 19:42:34 -0700, "Amanda" wrote in :
No offense, but when you buy mostly on price, you can't really expect good advice.
Right. For an HP printer, that means an HP JetDirect printer server.
I wasn't telling them about the pricerestriction. In fact, I was flexible knowing that the later the model, the better things would be. I made a mistake of falling for my sister's usual acts of *empty* thriftiness, again; she has no problem wasting money for useless stuff. Anyway,
Is there any common brand other then HP JetDirect printserver that would go with this model? HP is sells EW2400 model for $199.99. If not, I'd rather upgrade the printer (get a later model) than spending money on the printer server. Linksys was only $99.99.
"Amanda" hath wroth:
HP OfficeJet 5610, 5610v, or 5610xi?
The 5610 is strictly USB. No ethernet port or wireless options. |
Yep. It's almost impossible to find a wired or wireless print server that will work with a USB port, and also can support fax and scan. It requires that the HP drivers are "network aware" which is not the case.
The above HP URL has a tab for "related products" which usually has either and internal or external print server listed, if one is available. Nothing shown. I don't think it's possible to have all the functions work over a network with this model.
It might be cheaper and easier to just get a printer with a built in wireless print server. The 6310 costs $280. |
It's 5610.
I knew it. Going on lower model is not a godo investment. I tried suggesting her HP 7310.
So HP Jetdirect printserver ($200.00 at HP) is for printing only? Then it's not worth it.
I just called HP and was told that 6310's built-in wireless printserver would be for printing only. I think the main feature she would use would be for printing. If so, 6310 would be fine.
Unless she needs to scan routinely - I'd find that out since I don't know yet what her new venture is, I'd get her 6310. Otherwise, she might as well go for 7410, rather than 7310 instead of buying a separate wireless printserver unit, right?
Oh, as far as usb cable is concerned, why is Dynamex ($31.99 for 6') much more expensive than Belkin (19.99 for 6')? This I was told that it's the quality. Is that true?
Do you own a store in Santa Cruz? What's on
check out the D-link wireless printserver DPR-1260...
On 2 Aug 2006 20:07:26 -0700, "Amanda" wrote in :
My point was that Best Buy is a low-price consumer retailer, not a VAR (value added reseller). At consumer price points there's not enough margin for real technical training, just superficial knowledge. Real expertise is expensive.
In my experience, other printer servers can be made to work reasonably well for printing with HP multifunction devices, but only HP JetDirect provides full function and full reliability. You may be able to find one at an affordable price on eBay.
On Thu, 3 Aug 2006 10:57:07 -0400, "DavidT" wrote in :
Cool!
"DavidT" hath wroth:
The Dlink DPR-1260 data sheet and FAQ don't say anything about faxing.
Apparently, it's not a universal solution as there's also a list of supported printers that will do printing only:
Thanks a lot. Best Buys has it.
I have been in a wild goose chase this morning talking with HP sale specialist and Fry's people, getting nowhere when making sure what cables - network cable to connect to the wireless router & usb cable to connect to PC for scanning - that I would need to buy before I head onto the highway and take it to my sister's house, located in a very isolated place. x x x
I see that online vendors are selling it for $75 - $80. Buy.com is giving free shipping but I am concern after reading the customer review. Any recommendation which online vendor should use?
On 3 Aug 2006 11:59:19 -0700, "Amanda" wrote in :
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