Hi Dave,
You can not get the internal JetDirect card for this, but you can get the
external JetDirect box and that will work.
Hope this helps.
Bud
"Dave Alexander" wrote in message
news:4066e05c$1_2@newsprd01...
> Thanks Keith.
>
> The "server workstation" is running XP Pro. We use GroupWise for email,
and
> I assumed we also had a Novell network because I cannot browse the network
> as I am used to with a windows network. The plotter is an old HP 600 that
we
> got from another office that doesn't use it anymore and we just want to
use
> if for full size checkplots. Parts for this model are not avialable
anymore
> so don't know if a jetdirect card can be used. I don't want to "slave" it
> off the server just install a "windows system printer" on my workstation
as
> you would normally do with in a "windows network". I will read through the
> article that you referenced and see if I can figure it out. The IT
> Department we have is in another office so any problems have to be solved
by
> phone.
>
> Thanks again for the reply.
>
> Dave Alexander
> Keen Engineering Co. Ltd.
> www.keen.ca
>
> "Keith V. Klenke" wrote in message
> news:4065c2bd$1_2@newsprd01...
> > what os is this "server workstation" running? Novell NetWare is not a
> > workstation, it is a pure server os, unlike windows.
> > Why are you trying to slave a network printer off a computer anyways,
when
> > things like jetdirects are so inexpensive?
> > If you still insist on running this off a computer, at least pull it off
> the
> > netware server, if this is what the "server workstation" is that you
refer
> > to, & you can run it as an NDPS printer
> > http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10060125.htm
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Keith V. Klenke
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > Hey everyone,
> > I just wanted to let you know there is a site that may be of some use.
A
> > lot of people who work with Novell products, and are VERY good with
> > implementations and troubleshooting, frequent the site. You can find it
> at:
> > http://www.abend.org
> > --------------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> > "Dave Alexander" wrote in message
> > news:40643532_1@newsprd01...
> > > We have a Novel Network and have installed a HP600 with parallel cable
> to
> > > server workstation. I am not able to browse the printer as you would
> > > normally do with a windows network.
> > > I was able to install the printer using a IP address for the server
> > > workstation but when I try to use the printer, it acts like I am using
> the
> > > server workstation from my work station and the process becomes
> unusable.
> > > Any changes to the printer settings or even just using the plot
dialogue
> > box
> > > in AutoCAD takes forever.
> > >
> > > I though that I could just install the plotter on my system and then
> > direct
> > > the output through the server workstation lpt1 to the plotter but
cannot
> > > find or figure out how to do it.
> > >
> > > Any help would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Our IT department helped me set it up the plotter as it is now, and I
> have
> > > gotten back to them with the new problems but would be tickled pink if
> you
> > > can help me solve the problem before they (IT) can get back to me.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Dave Alexander
> > > Keen Engineering Co. Ltd.
> > > www.keen.ca
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>