Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Hello, > >I have a question I've been unable to figure out and wondered if the >computer experts on this list can help. I have set up a wireless >network in my home using the faster 802.11g (54 Mbps) standard. Is >it possible to use this wireless system to send prints to my Epson >820 printer? If so, what equipment is needed? It would be ideal to >edit photos on my iBook, then transmit them upstairs to the printer >without leaving my recliner.<g> The easiest way to do this is to buy an old G3 or Powerbook, get a wireless card, and hook it directly to the printer with OSX 10.3. Then enable printer sharing. The advantage of a desktop is that you can get a 160gb hard drive (only $99 at Office Depot last week!) and use it for file sharing too. Some bridges/routers come with printer ports, but they're a bit unreliable in my experience. Karen - -- Karen Nakamura http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html