if i had an all-in-one printer (scanner, fax, copier, printer, etc.) attached to a wireless print server, would the scanner function still work properly?

basically, if i scanned a document, how would it get the image to the computer i want?

/n00b

8/1/2006 11:19:27 PM

have you ever downloaded something off of a wireless network before?

8/1/2006 11:26:07 PM

just share where the scanned document is saved

8/1/2006 11:48:05 PM

I'm pretty sure the scanner won't work through the network for an all-in-one printer via print server. I think I remember reading that somewhere. The scanner part only works when hooked up directly to a computer via USB, but you can only print when it's connected via print server (wired or wireless).

Now if I'm wrong that would be great, would solve a lot of connectivity problems for me. Please point out if I'm wrong here.

8/1/2006 11:51:59 PM

I did a quick search and found that there's at least one AIO solution that will let you scan over the network according to this one review:

Quote :

"its software lets you scan to or fax from your computer even over a network"

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1754403,00.asp

Since there's one solution I'm sure there's more. I guess I should point this out to my friend who's been looking for one of these.

8/1/2006 11:56:07 PM

its completely dependent on the capabilities of the printer.

8/2/2006 12:27:17 AM

hmm, that's what i was afraid of

[Edited on August 2, 2006 at 12:31 AM. Reason : i'm probably not going to be able to afford one that'd work properly]

8/2/2006 12:31:02 AM

you could hook a computer between the two.

8/2/2006 12:37:26 AM

i could, but the printer is going to be set up where it isn't convenient to have a computer

8/2/2006 1:00:17 AM

hmmmm...i'm trying to think of a way- maybe you just gotta figure out a good place to put your printer?

if thats an option i suppose

8/2/2006 2:17:27 AM

Here is a solution. It is an advanced printer server specifically for multi-function printers.

http://www.cyberguys.com/templates/searchdetail.asp?productID=12575

8/2/2006 5:06:05 AM

that would be ideal if wireless

8/2/2006 11:09:50 AM

You might just want to look into a bluetooth printer. That should offer full functionality at range. Many bluetooth printers also come with or have optional network interfaces too.

8/2/2006 3:01:03 PM

just hook up a small form factor computer as a server to the printer and save the scan to the pc and get it through the network

8/2/2006 5:00:51 PM

yeah i was thinking of buying some old shitty computer to act as a print server/network drive

[Edited on August 2, 2006 at 7:46 PM. Reason : anyone have a $50 comp they want to sell?]

8/2/2006 7:42:51 PM

aha. drunknloaded tried to make himself look smart in this thread.

He failed.

8/2/2006 7:44:42 PM

ive got some, just old pentium 1 pc will do

8/2/2006 11:14:21 PM