Epson

Epson C823781 10/100 Base-T External Print Server

2.9 (4 reviews)

Effortlessly Connect Your Printer to the NetworkIntroducing the Epson 10/100 Base-T Print Server, designed to transform your compatible Epson printer into a network-ready device. This external print server offers seamless connectivity and easy management, allowing your entire workgroup to share p...

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Overview

Effortlessly Connect Your Printer to the Network

Introducing the Epson 10/100 Base-T Print Server, designed to transform your compatible Epson printer into a network-ready device. This external print server offers seamless connectivity and easy management, allowing your entire workgroup to share printing resources.

  • EpsonNet 10/100Base-TX external print server
  • Connects to 10Base-T or 100Base-TX networks
  • Supports Internet Printing (IPP), Active Directory
  • Compatible with many Epson printers without an internal interface slot
  • Supports TCP/IP, IPX, AppleTalk and SNMP protocols

Key Features

Provides fast, easy set up: Installation and configuration utilities simplify start up

Supports multiple operating systems: Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.x, Macintosh and OS/2 users can all access an Epson printer without complicated configuration schemes

Includes EpsonNet Web Manager and Internet Print: Easy printing and printer management over the internet

Includes Epson Status Monitor and job status monitoring utility: Allows allocation of print jobs among networked printers and monitoring of printer status across an entire network

Offers compatibility with the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway in Novell networks: Provides greater flexibility in applications

Specifications

Brand
Epson
Model
C823781
Connectivity
10/100 Base-T External
Type
Print Server
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.x, Macintosh, OS/2
Management Tools
EpsonNet Web Manager, Internet Print, Epson Status Monitor, Job Status Monitoring Utility
Network Compatibility
EpsonNet NDPS Gateway in Novell networks

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers fast and easy setup with intuitive installation and configuration utilities to simplify deployment.
  • Supports multiple operating systems, including Windows 2000, NT, 98, 95, 3.x, Macintosh, and OS/2, for broad compatibility.
  • Includes EpsonNet Web Manager and Internet Print, enabling convenient printing and printer management over the internet.
  • Features Epson Status Monitor and job status monitoring utility for efficient allocation and monitoring of print jobs across a network.
  • Provides compatibility with the EpsonNet NDPS Gateway in Novell networks, offering greater flexibility for various applications.

👎 Cons

  • The print server operates on 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, which is a slower standard compared to modern Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Compatibility is specifically stated for Epson printers, suggesting it may not work with other printer brands.
  • The list of supported operating systems includes many older versions (e.g., Windows 3.x, 95, 98, NT, 2000, OS/2), which might not be relevant for current users.
  • It is an external print server, which could require additional desk space and cabling compared to integrated solutions.
  • The provided features are focused on traditional network printing, lacking support for modern cloud printing services.

Frequently Asked Questions

This print server uses a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connection, providing standard speeds for network printing.
It supports a wide range of operating systems including Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.x, Macintosh, and OS/2.
Yes, it includes EpsonNet Web Manager and Internet Print features, allowing for easy printing and printer management over the internet.
Yes, it includes the Epson Status Monitor and a job status monitoring utility to allocate and monitor print jobs across your network.
The features specifically mention "an Epson printer," suggesting its compatibility might be limited to Epson brand printers.
No, it provides fast, easy setup with installation and configuration utilities designed to simplify the start-up process.