N.A.S. and printing

davyneill · 01-10-2006, 06:52 AM

Hi there, i just got myself a Buffalo 120 gig lan N.A.S. Its working ok (i can see it, write to it, etc.) but it's beyond me how to use it as a print server.
I can't find the right driver/s to copy to the nas. I've got the cd but can't decipher the bit/bits i need.
Does the fact that its a multifunction device (HP 1215) mean i'm stuffed ?

TIA

Davy

(xp-pro; ozenda router)

johnwill · 01-10-2006, 12:13 PM

Yep. :) Many low-cost printers use the Windows GDI to render the pages, and they are not compatible with print servers. Also, even multi-function devices that will work on a print server lose all but the print function, i.e. the Scanner/FAX won't work there.

davyneill · 01-11-2006, 08:54 AM

thanks John.
Obviously NOT what i wanted to here. Bought it on the strength of a magazine article (pcpro).
S'pose i'll just look for a cheap standalone printer as well now.

Thanks again

Davy

01-10-2006, 06:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
davyneill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 OS: XP pro & OS X	N.A.S. and printing Hi there, i just got myself a Buffalo 120 gig lan N.A.S. Its working ok (i can see it, write to it, etc.) but it's beyond me how to use it as a print server. I can't find the right driver/s to copy to the nas. I've got the cd but can't decipher the bit/bits i need. Does the fact that its a multifunction device (HP 1215) mean i'm stuffed ? TIA Davy (xp-pro; ozenda router)

01-10-2006, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,227 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Yep. :) Many low-cost printers use the Windows GDI to render the pages, and they are not compatible with print servers. Also, even multi-function devices that will work on a print server lose all but the print function, i.e. the Scanner/FAX won't work there. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

01-11-2006, 08:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
davyneill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8 OS: XP pro & OS X	thanks John. Obviously NOT what i wanted to here. Bought it on the strength of a magazine article (pcpro). S'pose i'll just look for a cheap standalone printer as well now. Thanks again Davy