Print Servers

As nice as it would be, not everyone can have their own printer, especially in small companies with a small computer budget. Electronics get cheaper all the time, but even at Overstock.com prices, networking is the way to go. Sharing printers through a print server is an efficient and economically sound choice for most businesses.

Print servers, or printer servers, are like routers or hubs; they allow multiple computer systems to interact. In this case, the desktop computer doesn't connect to or talk to the laptop computer, but only to the printer. It also allows computers to connect to multiple printers--for example, an inkjet printer for regular jobs and a laser printer when high-quality printouts are needed. For companies that need a printer, scanner, fax and copier, yet don't want four machines, all-in-one printers are a great money and space saving machine.

Don't be worried that a print server is another computer hardware component to be bought. Recycle an older computer into a print server when you upgrade by purchasing print server software that can run on your current server. Or you can go to Overstock.com for a great little print server that works as a plug-in computer accessory. Online shopping at the Overstock.com computer store will save you money, gas and time. While you're there, check out all of the great consumer electronics deals for home and business. You might as well pick it up all at once since the whole order will ship for just $2.95.