10/100M Parallel Print Server (HPS1P)

I have used lots of different types of print servers in the past, but thought I would try and save a little money. Big mistake.First problem: You have to use Windows to set this up. I don't normally use Windows, but I relented and got it configured and working on DHCP. I could ping it and go to it's web page. I got it all set up to use all the protocols.Second problem: Never got a print job out of it. Had the print server pointing right at it. Jobs sat in the queue and went nowhere.Don't waste your time with the hassle and the aggravation of this product. Just buy an Axis or an HP JetDirect and you will be much better off in the long run.

Just completed my installation on two computers, took me at least 16 hours to figure things out.Most important lesson is, do not rely on their so called 24/7 support. It's not really 24/7.I called them at least 10 times.These are the results:1..Waited for 2 hours, and had to hang up (time for my bed time).2..Waited for 1 hour, had to eat my dinner.3..Waited for 45 mins, the line finally got through but no one was talking, I can hear the chair, keyboard, and coughing.4..Voice mail keep saying the line is disconnected please dial 1800-756-7832, BUT THAT's NUMBER I CALLED. This happens quit a lot, a least 4 times.5..Waited for 1.5 hours, then I just gave up.6..At last, around noon at one point I called, the line went through after 30 mins of waiting. I got the tech guy. He didn't really answer my question but did lead me to the right direction (if you are not a semi-computer geek, you are doomed). The tech guy had an attitude issue, I don't know why; the only person that should have an attitude issue on the line is me.7..I did e-mail them, they did respond within 24 hours. But it is always the same answer (the new instruction of how to install the printer server). No matter what the questions are, I always get the same answer back.Here are the server problems that I experienced with the1..At first I had issue with the server and my internet usage.When the printer server software is installed, internet quit working. When internet starts, printer server quite working.The reason for that is the ip address, don't use the default that they give you (even though it says it's ok). Use the ip address from router.2..Only one computer works with the server. The reason is that I have Zone Alarm, and it was not playing nice.If I was going to doing this again, it will be a piece of cake (due to experience of many trial and error). From that sense, it is a decent product to have.However, because of the poor instruction, and customer support, I had to give this a 3 stars.

I have a Windows 10 laptop and had a really old printer. The printer is a type of laser printer (OKI LED). My biggest problem was getting the correct printer driver for it, so looked for the driver in Windows Update (yes, Microsoft Update had it). Fortunately, the printer manufacturer had good documentation for the driver! Several choices for my printer model, but I cannot blame printer server. With the incorrect printer driver (not looking at documentation), it appears the printer server gets hung (I didn't have the patience for it, so I just unplugged it and plugged it back in). In the end, I was surprised to see it print the graphics as well as it did. I am not sure if you really need the software, I will try removing that now. The main thing is getting the default IP address of the print server. The firewall on the installation software does get triggered with the install (I have the latest Windows 10 patches). I would have liked to see the installation package signed with the installation CD as well. I increased the rating after getting on the manufacturer's web site. It turns out the latest firmware was installed. I have added the printer(note did not use installation software this time) on a Surface 3 (Windows 10) as an IP printer. The "hung" device is annoying at first, but I would buy a USB version if I needed it without thinking about it.

I need to replace an old router with a parallel print server as it had died. I was a little worried reading some of the reviews on this device but it is doing exactly what I want. The included software made it easy to install and change to the static IP I required (I needed to duplicate my old router's IP address). My other PCs were alreay directed to the IP port so I only need to install from one PC. I am using an old HP 722C inkjet and it is working perfectly.

This is a "legacy" product, which means it is outdated even though brand new and won't be supported. Amazon was great and provided me a full refund which is opposite of what Hawking did. Wish I could give the manufacturer a Negative star rating. Do not buy!!

I suspect part of the reason for the varied reviews is that there are at least two hardware revisions of this product. The older and larger ones don't support all of the features on the newer ones, can't have their firmware upgraded, and might as well not exist on the Hawking website. The newer (and physically smaller) revision has updates available for the firmware and software and has a larger range of features.I didn't have any problems with either for plain LPR printing, but they also weren't going into really high-demand environments.