Sunday, February 21, 2010

LINKSYS PSUS4 USB Print Server w/4-port Switch -- Not Compatible with Macs!

The Linksys PSUS4 print server is NOT compatible with Macs. Macs will not discover this server, in my experience. I bought it so that I could have one networked printer. The printer itself, an HP DeskJet F4240 All-In-One is compatible with Macs, as I've got it plugged right into the iMac and it prints without issue with no configuration and it is auto-detected. When I add the print server into the mix, things get bad. The server also appears to overload quickly, requiring constant power-cycles. It prints fine with Windows machines, though.

I've left a review at NewEgg ( search for "unixfool"...currently, the review is on page 1) but this was before I tested on Macs.

Tried it for Linux also (gOS on the Dell Mini 9)...it doesn't like the server either.

If your house is heavy with Macs, avoid this print server.

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