Buehler, Martin wrote:

>> Why do you need to check on the printer?
> 
> older hp jetdirect printservers may lock up if you send them data while
> booting. therefore, you have to be sure that the printserver is ready
> before sending any data. 

Ah... :)  Maybe you can disconnect the printer's network connection and
connect it after a sufficient timeout (controlled by your WOL circuit).

It just occurred to me... did you ever try to send a magic WOL packet to
the printer? (Of course only if it has some kind of sleep state in which
the NIC is still active.)

Gerhard
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