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Hawking 3 Parallel Port 10/100M Print Server HPS3P - Print server - parallel - EN, Fast EN - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX - 3 ports
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Linux users beware . I tried to config this on a Linux only net but couldn't do it. Had to get a friend with a Windows laptop to make it work. Turns out the problem is that the HPS3P can't reassemble packets when receiving a GET request with authentication (always lost the authorization and kept asking for a password). Hawking tech support was responsive until I pointed out their firmware was buggy. I had used a Hawking PN7337 until it died and it was much easier to setup on a Linux network.
Linux users beware . I tried to config this on a Linux only net but couldn't do it. Had to get a friend with a Windows laptop to make it work. Turns out the problem is that the HPS3P can't reassemble packets when receiving a GET request with authentication (always lost the authorization and kept asking for a password). Hawking tech support was responsive until I pointed out their firmware was buggy. I had used a Hawking PN7337 until it died and it was much easier to setup on a Linux network.
Hawking HPS3P 3 Parallel Port 10/100M Print Server Reviews
Hawking Tech. 3 Paralell Port 10/100M Print Server . As technology moves on and old hardware (i.e. printers) remains functional, it is difficult to maintain certain types of equipment without a bridge between the old technology and the new technology. This Hawking Tech. Print Server fills that need beautifully. They are one of the few companies that manufacture a wired network device that can support my parallel port work-horse printers. The installation software is not for the squeamish, though. It can be a little difficult to navigate through as you are installing it on the multiple systems that will have access to the printers through the print server. Once fully installed onto the network, it works almost flawlessly. The only drawback that I have encountered is with my inkjet printer. The auto-on feature no longer works. I have to manually turn that printer on in order for it to print. If I forget to turn it on before sending a document to it, that's okay. The print server holds the document in queue until I manually turn it on. Oddly enough, I do not have the same problem with my laser jet (of the same manufacturer). I have purchased several of these print servers for other folks (i.e. friends and family) and been very satisfied with the results. I am not given to making recommendations on products, but this one was worth it.
Hawking Tech. 3 Paralell Port 10/100M Print Server . As technology moves on and old hardware (i.e. printers) remains functional, it is difficult to maintain certain types of equipment without a bridge between the old technology and the new technology. This Hawking Tech. Print Server fills that need beautifully. They are one of the few companies that manufacture a wired network device that can support my parallel port work-horse printers. The installation software is not for the squeamish, though. It can be a little difficult to navigate through as you are installing it on the multiple systems that will have access to the printers through the print server. Once fully installed onto the network, it works almost flawlessly. The only drawback that I have encountered is with my inkjet printer. The auto-on feature no longer works. I have to manually turn that printer on in order for it to print. If I forget to turn it on before sending a document to it, that's okay. The print server holds the document in queue until I manually turn it on. Oddly enough, I do not have the same problem with my laser jet (of the same manufacturer). I have purchased several of these print servers for other folks (i.e. friends and family) and been very satisfied with the results. I am not given to making recommendations on products, but this one was worth it.
Cons Review
Poor documentation then broke . The documentation that comes with this device does not explain correctly how to make it work. I tried calling support but gave up after being on hold for 20 minutes. E-mail support answered my first problem (software wouldn't install, answer was turn off firewall) in 24 hours. Once that was fixed I had another problem that was also answered (nothing would print, answer was to add as TCPIP port) in 24 hours. Why this information is not in the documentation is beyond me. I couldn't find it on their website either.
4 months after purchase, the thing is dead. No lights (although power supply still works). I'll never buy another product from this company.
4 months after purchase, the thing is dead. No lights (although power supply still works). I'll never buy another product from this company.
Feature Hawking HPS3P 3 Parallel Port 10/100M Print Server
- Easily Connect to Most Printers
- Print Anywhere Over the Internet
- Supports multiple parallel printers
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Product Details
EAN : 0603992505258UPC : 603992505258
MPN : HPS3P
Brand : Hawking Technology
Weight : 2 pounds
Height : 5 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 6 inches
Binding : Personal Computers
ItemPartNumber : HPS3P
Manufacturer : Hawking Technology
Model : HPS3P
Platform : Windows
Publisher : Hawking Technology
SKU : DHHPS3P
Studio : Hawking Technology
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