Re: [lcd4linux] Printserver

[Michael R. <re...@eu...>]

Hi Joanand,

> I have some printserver (Intel NetExpress Pro/100 with 1 printerport,
> Netgear PS110 with 2 printerport and Target N7667 with 3 printerport)
> and I would like to attach each port a LCD-display and controll it with
> a server. By doing so, I can position LCD-display across the whole
> house, only with a RJ45 cable or even nothing (wlan, current-ethernet)

This is for sure a great idea. But it will be not that easy. I don't say
it's impossible but...

> CUPS uses "socket://ipaddr:portaddr" to send printer information, so
> what I am asking you is, is there any possiblity to realise what I am
> thinking?
The problem is that these printer servers contain a microprocessor,
translating between a special lp/ipp protocol on the ethernet side, and
a printer protocol on the parallel port.

For lcd4linux and for most of the parallel displays, you need to control
every control and data signal of the parport individually. If you can
find a way of doing so, you will for sure run into timing problems. If
you can solve these, too, your patch will be very welcome :-)

bye, Michael

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