Avatar billede fredand Forsker
01. august 2020 - 09:05 Der er 6 kommentarer

How to connect this old printer to a LAN?

Hello,
I found this old printer in my basement.
https://www.cnet.com/products/samsung-ml-1750-printer-monochrome-laser-series/
Since it still works fine I think it is a waste not to use it.
But I would like to put it in my basement since the basement is a good place for it.
In the basement I have access to Wi-Fi and also a Rj45 socket on a Wi-Fi extender plug.
But how can I connect the printer to my LAN in a pretty cheap way?
I guess the printer is supposed to be connected to a computer.
But is there a way to use it as a network printer?

The printer got a usb-B port but I guess hook it upp with a Wi-Fi adapter or a usb-to-rj45
(https://www.webhallen.com/se/product/234189-Linksys-Gigabit-natverkskort-USB-3-0?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgo_5BRDuARIsADDEntQceoKlNj2bz8Q_0d7HmRZBT6Q4BSbUswc5fCCDrGOmjAXRQ5gZb80aAqw_EALw_wcB)
... will not work since I guess the printer use some protocol intend to work between a computer and a printer over usb?

Could the use of a raspberry pi be a good idea? I think like this: printer via usb to raspberry pi to Wi-Fi.

What do you think guys, is it possible?
Best regards
Fredrik
Avatar billede 220661 Ekspert
01. august 2020 - 09:19 #1
Check if there is at lease a Windows 8 software and driver for your device
Avatar billede Poko1 Ekspert
01. august 2020 - 09:34 #2
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01. august 2020 - 09:45 #3
#2 Lige præsis :-)
Avatar billede claes57 Ekspert
01. august 2020 - 11:38 #4
I do not think you can use a usb-> lan adapter as you can not load drivers. Find an old PC and let it share the printer
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01. august 2020 - 12:28 #5
If yuor PC does not have an bild in network adapter, you better give it op.
Avatar billede fredand Forsker
01. august 2020 - 15:00 #6
Thanks a lot for your advices amigo!
That (old pc solution) was what I thought that was easiest way.
Best regards!
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