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Posted 04 March 2016 - 06:48 PM
Hi everyone. Is it possible to have a computer linked up to a printer or have a modem in a printer. So you can rednet faxes?. I think it is 100% possible.
How will it work?
A computer with a modem attached is connected to a printer. The modem checks the rednet for any files. If a file is received it will be sent to the printer. If multiple files are sent over they will put in a print queue. Any files that failed to print will stay in the print queue until the printer is fixed. By accessing the computer you can do commands like clearing the print queue or resetting the printer.
Security risks:
If a wireless modem is used someone else may be able to sniff out the packet containing the document and therefor release confidential information.
Due to the print queue anyone who breaks into the terminal can view all the things it has printed from day 1 (It has to be reset daily).
So guys what do you think of this idea?
How will it work?
A computer with a modem attached is connected to a printer. The modem checks the rednet for any files. If a file is received it will be sent to the printer. If multiple files are sent over they will put in a print queue. Any files that failed to print will stay in the print queue until the printer is fixed. By accessing the computer you can do commands like clearing the print queue or resetting the printer.
Security risks:
If a wireless modem is used someone else may be able to sniff out the packet containing the document and therefor release confidential information.
Due to the print queue anyone who breaks into the terminal can view all the things it has printed from day 1 (It has to be reset daily).
So guys what do you think of this idea?
