A non-Ethernet printer needs to be shared by users within a small workgroup. The solution cannot be dependent upon a user's computer being powered on. Which of the following solutions is appropriate?

The correct answer is A. Installing a hardware print server. A hardware print server is a dedicated standalone device that connects directly to the printer (via USB or parallel) and to the network. It operates independently of any user's workstation, so the printer remains accessible 24/7 regardless of whether any PC is powered on…

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Options

AInstalling a hardware print server
BUpgrading the operating systems within the workgroup
CSharing a single folder from where print jobs can be queued
DSharing the printer from a local PC

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
80% (24)
B
3% (1)
C
10% (3)
D
7% (2)

Explanation

A hardware print server is a dedicated standalone device that connects directly to the printer (via USB or parallel) and to the network. It operates independently of any user's workstation, so the printer remains accessible 24/7 regardless of whether any PC is powered on. Sharing the printer from a local PC (D) or queuing jobs through a shared folder (C) both require that specific computer to be on. Upgrading operating systems (B) does not solve the dependency issue. A hardware print server is the correct choice when the solution must be autonomous and always available.

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#hardware print server#printer sharing#workgroup printing#non-Ethernet printer

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