For pretty much all the older USB-only printers, using something like a Pi (supply being the current limiting factor) is the solution to networking it. It is no

For pretty much all the older USB-only printers, using something like a Pi (supply being the current limiting factor) is the solution to networking it. It is not that different than the "print server" built into the network-enabled models. Bonus points for being able to update the print server SW to something NOT naked and stupid on the network. As a downside, the trick of changing the "Ready" message on the HP printer's LCD panel by playing fun games with HPPJL isn't possible, either. Hrm. Maybe an idea - bundled Pi print servers with an LCD? Wonder if anyone makes such kits?