Has HP ever produced a reliable print server?

Almost all of my issues with HP printers (4100, 4500, 8500) are print server failures. If these were $.15 parts, I wouldn't mind so much, but at $399, with no hint of reliability, its a bit much. Can anyone suggest a print server that will at least last half of the life of a printer?
Thanks,
Terry

Hi Xaron,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums.
The printer model that you gave in your post, HP Officejet 4500 G510A does not support wireless or ethernet connectivity. Without either of those connectivity methods being available, there is no supported way for the printer to communicate with a wireless device using the HP ePrint app. I have included a link to your Printer's Specifications.
HP Officejet 4500 (G510) All-in-One printer Series Product Specifications
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&docname=c01954185
Regards,
Happytohelp01
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