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Hotel Printing

Wed 22 Feb 02006 11:37 AM
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3 comments

Given that the vast majority of hotels are networked in some way, why don’t any of them have network printing available? It would be so handy to print things out, like web check-in confirmations, driving directions, and so on.

They could keep the printer at the front desk, and charge some small fee per page. I guess there would be issues of support, but if the printer was actually a network one, and/or if it supported Bonjour (nee Rendezvous) then at least Mac-user’s lives would be be easy!

Judi Sohn wrote at 08:57 PM on 23 Feb 2006

I agree with you. But this is where an efax account comes in handy. When I check in I’ll ask for the number where guests can get faxes. Then I’ll just email what I want to print to my efax number. Resolution can be rough but it’s usually good enough.

dwlt wrote at 10:46 PM on 23 Feb 2006

That’s a great idea! I’ll have to look into getting this ready for next time.

dwlt wrote at 03:37 PM on 31 Mar 2006

Thanks for the heads up on PrinterOn. I’ll have to look out for it being offered in the next hotel I stay in.

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