twong@civil.ubc.ca (Thomas Wong) (12/11/90)
Hello. We are considering the purchase of a SimpLAN ServerJet but we'd
like to know if anyone on the net has had experince with this product
that he/she would like to share first. For those who don't know what this
is, here is a brief summary from its ad:
- Easy to install, plug right into your HP Laserjet II, IID, III or IIID
(the Optional I/O slot)
- Uses low cost, modular, telephone-type cables
- Turbo speed lets your document print faster
Serial rats as high as 115,200 baud
- 256 KB to 1 MB of buffer memory allows simultaneous document transfer
- Variety of models to fit your printing needs
Basically, it's a board that plugs into the HP's Optional I/O slot which
acts as a print server for up to 10 computers. And since it "emulates"
a LJ 100%, it is supposed to be transparent to all the user and can
be hooked up to any machine that supports a LJ (from Macs to VAXes)
Those same computers can also access a second printer if a second one
is also setted up as such. Comments? Experiences? Thanks.
Thomas.
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