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Running an ancient HP LaserJet 4 from an RN214
Does anyone know if it's possible to run an HP LaserJet 4 laser printer from an RN214? I've done a little searching and see mention of CUPS but can anyone tell me immediately why it's impossible or o...
How will you connect it? As I recall, the LJ4 only has Centronics and RS-232 capability. Even with a USB to one of those adapter, you'd have no driver for it installed. AFAIK, CUPS does not provide such.
I think it would be much easier to check eBay for an old JetDirect card or stand-alone JetDirect box than try to use the NAS as a print spooler.
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