Printer is offline ever

Dec 31, 2007

-   I have the same problem with hp lj 1018. No luck so far. The print server sees the printer as offline. It does recognise the correct model but that's all it does and not a bit more.

After speaking with HP i've got an answer. Print servers won't work with ACL printers or, for that reason, with any printer that is host-based. They only work for PDL printers.

So there are for sure many more printers (besides my 1018) that will prove impossible to set-up with a print-server.

It's just a matter of opening your eyes a bit more when you buy a printer or a print server. I didn't so now i'm stuck with a print server that I have no use for. Perhaps when I'll change the printer I will put it to better use. Untill then I'll have to do with the usual os printer sharing and keep the computer that hosts the printer open for others to print.

Cheers.
-   Guest

Dec 23, 2007

-   I have the same problem with a laserjet 1020 and TRENDnet TE100-P1U Print server. On the web status tool, it always shows the printer as offline.-   rrmaron

Dec 22, 2007

-   I have the same problem with my Lexmark P707. The PC can see the print server, but the print server show the printer status as "offline"-   Guest

Nov 26, 2007

-   I have the same problem with HP Laserjet 1081 printer.-   Guest

Nov 26, 2007

-   i have the same problem with hpLaserjet 1081
castroma@gmail.com-   Guest