USB to Ethernet Adapter

[Donny7833]

Is anyone using or have experience with a USB to Ethernet adapter? Any issues to be aware of? New Seiko M is USB only. I would like to have the flexibility of putting it a reasonable distance from the RIP.

Thanks, Don

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

We use a usb to rj45 printer server for our GCC Plotter, it works great just make sure you get one that can handle the high speed traffic.

 

[graphicwarning]

I bought a USB to ethernet for my Roland cutter, it was about 12 feet from the PC, and I didn't want to try and find a USB cable to work. I think I got it from newegg or amazon... one or the other. Anyway, at the time, the only thing I had around was a 50ft. Cat5 cable... so I plugged it in. I guess it's still there? hahaha

Works fine... never encountered an issue.

 

[ddarlak]

been using a print server on our cutter for years, i'd image a usb-ethernet would work the same

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

I just looked at the one we use, its a TP-Link gigabit Print server and it can address 4 individual usb ports to IP addresses.

 

[WildWestDesigns]

EDIT: Sorry, read the OP wrong. Disregard.

 

[Donny7833]

Thanks Ya'll! I was skeptical that I would be able to run with out issue. I'll order one and give it a shot.

 

[WinGraphics]

Let us know if it works. I would like to give it a try with our new M-64 also.

 

[WinGraphics]

I think i know what the problem might be.... CP Manager, which is the program that communicates with the printer, wont be able to update printer setting properly. CP Manager enables the operator to set all maintenance, materials, and calibration settings from your desktop.

I sure hope the network adapter works though.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

If that's the case you could always use a powered usb extender that converts to cat5 and then back to usb. I have used one up to 500' with no issues.

 

[phototec]

Not exactly what the thread is about, but when I installed my Roland printer I wanted it on the other side of the room from my computer so I needed to run a 50' CAT5 cable in the wall behind the computer, up over the ceiling and down the other wall (didn't want the cable on the floor).

I also wanted to install wall jacks, so it would be easy to move equipment if needed, I installed the two standard CAT5 wall jacks into the walls and used the 50' CAT5 cable to run between the two wall jacks (in the walls and ceiling). A standard short CAT5 cable from the printer to the wall jack, and on the other end from computer to the wall jack, I had to use a short CROSSOVER CAT5 cable.

It's been working fine for years now, and I have been told (by the electronics store guy) that I could run the CAT5 cable between the jacks 100's of feet if I needed to!

Just thought someone new might benefit from this info.....

 

[Donny7833]

I think i know what the problem might be.... CP Manager, which is the program that communicates with the printer, wont be able to update printer setting properly. CP Manager enables the operator to set all maintenance, materials, and calibration settings from your desktop.

I sure hope the network adapter works though.

That's a good point. I haven't tried an adapter yet, but I'll keep you posted.

 

[Nishan]

What adapter do you uses to convert from cat5 back to usb ?

If that's the case you could always use a powered usb extender that converts to cat5 and then back to usb. I have used one up to 500' with no issues.

 

[Christian @ 2CT Media]

Here is a link that shows different usb over cat5 extenders. The one we used was from Sewell but it looks to be discontinued.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Description=usb cat5 extension&Submit=ENE

 

[Nishan]

Thanks