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I have an old Epson printer that does not have network adapter, only a USB socket. I have also a computer with network card. I could combine them to put this printer in my local network, but then I would need to keep the computer always up and running. That's definitely not economic.
Is there a way to wake up computer when printing request arrives? Something like Wake-on-LAN?
Or I am forced to use additional hardware?
Printservers work well with more expensive printers (those that support a language like PCL or PostScript). With low cost (GDI) printers, check the printserver's compatibility list. If your printer is not listed, it will not work. – hdhondt – 2012-12-05T23:50:38.093
Good advice. Additionally, at ~$40 for the printserver, I would just spend ~$50 more and get a network printer... they are dirt cheap now. – Wes – 2012-12-06T14:54:14.807
@Wesrock. Amen to that! – hdhondt – 2012-12-07T09:11:24.373