Re: [TCLUG:508] old 486 as print server

[Timothy Wilson <wilson@chem.umn.edu>]

On Thu, 2 Jul 1998, Scot Jenkins wrote:

> Sure, that's do-able.  If you're running redhat, the printer tool (under
> control-panel) allows you to setup remote printers quite easily.  The
> also provide a number of print filters so you can print text or
> postscript easily.  It's also not that difficult to do it manually.  I
> think the most important thing it to use the same name (for the printer)
> everywhere and you won't have problems.  I can assist with setup when
> you're ready (assuming a night or weekend).

Do you think performance would be decent? At least comparable to the
JetDirect solution?

-Tim

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