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Connecting 2 computers to the one Printer?

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  • 30-01-2005 1:55pm
    #1
    airwalk_90
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi,

    This is probably very easy but I need some help to know im doing it right.

    I have connected 2 computers to the one Pc via a printer cable.

    Theguy said my next move is to connect them together by making a mini- network and forming a print que etc.... using IP addresses etc..

    I have XP on both machines.

    can anyone give me a step by step way of doing this please?


    Thanks

    E


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    azezil
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭azezil


    you done what now??

    you the computers connected via a printer cable?? do you mean a null modem? :)

    meanwhile, just set the printer up on one of the pcs then share it, printers folder right click - share. then have the other pc browse the network (my network places), should see the printer, double click and it'll install.


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    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,748 ✭✭✭degsie


    You can go as simple as getting an A/B hardware switch to allow you to print from 1 'puter at a time. Or, you can get a 'print server' with ethernet port and set up a simple lan so that both 'puters can print at any time!


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    Random
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    You could get a USB sharing hub.

    Some wireless bluetooth dongles and printer adapters.

    A printer server.


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    LoLth
    Registered Users Posts: 10,339 ✭✭✭✭LoLth


    basic: hardware switch or usb hub. downside: have to physically toggle which printer prints

    slightly more fancy: peer to peer network, share out printer from one PC. downside: if both try to print at same time or if the "host" pc is switched off in teh middle of a print run there can be nastiness

    fancy: a hp 2-port jetdirect and an IP address. downside: expensive.


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    Random
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    You can get an autosensing USB sharing hub.

    The Printer Server is "only" about E80...


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