26 Oct
2012
26 Oct
'12
12:38 a.m.
On 26 October 2012 08:14, Tom Sparks <tom_a_sparks at yahoo.com.au> wrote:
I know about the UDS10[1a]
I also know about these parallel printer servers[1b], I contact d-link a few years ago
about an earlier version and the support staff told me about irrelevant GDI printer
issues
I am looking at running a linux server within the classic system network
Are there other options?
I've use a pair of almost classiccmp in itself, 16 port iolan+ for
linking my BBC Micros up. (Latterly for incoming connections to the
BBS, previously I've used them with a terminal emulator ROM for
outgoing telnet sessions..) They crop up on eBay from time to time
for pennies, and also support the serial port tunneling mentioned on
the UDS10 page, and you can use them as (serial) print servers too.
There are plenty of other brands and models of terminal server that
may also allow you do do this if you have a shop around.
For parallel printers, I've an old JetDirect in the bedroom, which
serves me well, but the market used to awash with compatibles so you
should easily find something. Make sure whatever you go for is a
proper print server, such as is LPD compatible, not a cheapie that
requires special Windows drivers ...!