I agree. If I don't have to return the unit I was sent, then it will allow me to place that label printer in a central place. It still works great, and four of our household computers already have the labeling software installed, and we have many labels already created for that specific software on a shared NAS drive. That software also support several spreadsheets as input fro a large group of labels. I would hate to replace it a printer that is not supported by the software.
Interesting device. I'm afraid I would find it limiting when I can just use a raspberry pi or a nas box for very similar functionality. I wonder who the target market really is for this device. I suppose it could be a stopgap device for people on a very tight budget.
Jeremy, I think it would be anyone who is not at least computer hobbyist, since this works almost plug-n-play. Also, I like it because the software actually creates a virtual USB drive on the Windows PC quite easily. Just my opinion, being someone who rather not support a friend or family member who 'mucks-up' the Pi configuration.
@@PE4Doers Valid points. I wonder if this is running some sort of embedded Linux underneath the web interface? Looking a little deeper, it appears that since this is using a standard IPP network printing interface, it should work even on Linux systems. I may get into contact with you via email to get some additional information on this product.
I only buy network printers, however Ethernet ports do sometimes fail. I could see a use case where your the port on your network printer fails and this device could be used to keep it running for a while longer by utilizing USB with this device. I suppose if you have an older, but still serviceable printer which hasn't seen an update in a while, this could potentially be more secure than the onboard print server. Just my thoughts after reading more about the device.
Great review David. I can definitely see the use cases for a device like this, especially with older hardware. Curious to know if it supports platforms other than Windows. Have a great day.
Thanks David. Nice device.
Thanks - I agree.
A very interesting device
I agree. If I don't have to return the unit I was sent, then it will allow me to place that label printer in a central place. It still works great, and four of our household computers already have the labeling software installed, and we have many labels already created for that specific software on a shared NAS drive. That software also support several spreadsheets as input fro a large group of labels. I would hate to replace it a printer that is not supported by the software.
Interesting device. I'm afraid I would find it limiting when I can just use a raspberry pi or a nas box for very similar functionality.
I wonder who the target market really is for this device. I suppose it could be a stopgap device for people on a very tight budget.
Jeremy, I think it would be anyone who is not at least computer hobbyist, since this works almost plug-n-play. Also, I like it because the software actually creates a virtual USB drive on the Windows PC quite easily. Just my opinion, being someone who rather not support a friend or family member who 'mucks-up' the Pi configuration.
@@PE4Doers Valid points. I wonder if this is running some sort of embedded Linux underneath the web interface?
Looking a little deeper, it appears that since this is using a standard IPP network printing interface, it should work even on Linux systems.
I may get into contact with you via email to get some additional information on this product.
Interesting, However i tell people if you can't buy a printer with an ethernet port PERIOD take it back LOL !
Yes, that is definitely an option. However, the USB drive is still a handy option.
I only buy network printers, however Ethernet ports do sometimes fail. I could see a use case where your the port on your network printer fails and this device could be used to keep it running for a while longer by utilizing USB with this device.
I suppose if you have an older, but still serviceable printer which hasn't seen an update in a while, this could potentially be more secure than the onboard print server.
Just my thoughts after reading more about the device.
@@Practical-IT Great points Jeremy. Thanks.
Great review David. I can definitely see the use cases for a device like this, especially with older hardware. Curious to know if it supports platforms other than Windows. Have a great day.