How can I limit printing quantities on a quasi-public networked printer? I run a small nonprofit computer center with 10 networked computers (8 XP, 2 OSX). I need to control ink & paper costs, but want people to be able to print free or low, low cost. When I was at Uni, we had a system where all users had to buy tokens at 5 cents a page. Is there an open source or low cost program that can help me do this? Even if my selling cost is zero, I want to track users and usage. [more inside]
posted by beelzbubba on Apr 22, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I turn my old Windows XP desktop into a print server for a wired network with Vista and XP machines? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Apr 18, 2008 - 2 answers

CUPS server config issues. Why can't I see or use installed printers on my Ubuntu server? [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs on Dec 31, 2007 - 5 answers

Can I configure and use an HP wp100 AirPort print server in an all PC environment? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by potch on Nov 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking for an inexpensive wireless printing solution for Mac. [more inside]
posted by AstroGuy on Sep 26, 2007 - 10 answers

I want to use a laptop as a print server. Its hard drive is dead, but the CD-ROM and floppy are working. I've been able to boot it with a Knoppix CD. [more inside]
posted by ShooBoo on Mar 5, 2007 - 4 answers

Setting up a wireless print server in office the same as I have at home, but can I do it this way? [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay on Nov 20, 2006 - 4 answers

Recommendations for networking equipment in a Mac household? NAT, NAS, print server, and wifi [more inside]
posted by adamrice on May 8, 2006 - 3 answers

We've got a bunch of users in a Windows domain (using Active Directory) who will be renamed to a letters-and-numbers parent-company username standard in about a week. Instead of using "jsmith" or "janedoe", they'll now be known as "ABC1234" etc. (not my decision, BTW).

Is there a way to make a table or username mapping on our print server so that things sent to networked printers (all running from a common printserver host) come out with a full name or recognizable name on the cover/banner page?
posted by mrbill on Jun 8, 2004 - 1 answer