...to share the printer between the 3 computers we have. All the advice i've read so far involves connecting the printer to one of the computers and sharing it over a network that way, but that kinda defeats the object of the computers being wireless and portable - so can the printer be connected directly to the hub?
2006-11-02 01:21:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Make - BT
Model - Home Hub
Has 2 x USB ports
Printer - Canon iP4000
Manual says nothing about networking other than wireless connection to the internet.
2006-11-02 01:39:46 · update #1
YOU NEED A WIFI PRINTSERVER
Wireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0
Share up to two printers with everyone on your network -- works with most parallel and USB (1.1 or 2.0) printers
Connects your printers directly to the network by 10/100 wired Ethernet or 54Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g)
No need to dedicate a PC to print server chores
Remotely administered through your web browser, SNMP, or the included utility
2006-11-02 01:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by jessey freemen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with connecting a printer directly to a hub (wireless or wired) is that you need a 'print server' somewhere in the equation. As you've seen, the cheapest way to do this is to share the printer from a PC and let it act as the print server, but as you say that kinda defeats the object of being wireless & mobile. The alternative is to buy one of these small print servers; you can get wired & wireless ones made by Belkin, D-Link, Netgear or LinkSys. The only caveat is that some may not be compatible with your printer and even if they are, you might lose some functionality (like printer management). Best to call the tech support line for your printer before making a purchase and see what they recommend.
2006-11-03 18:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by Robin H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is no (unless your printer has a RJ-45) connection point).
You need some additional hardware called a "print server" which can be wired or wireless. Connect your printer to the hub and the hub to the modem/router. This way any computer can use the printer without any other computer being turned on.
2006-11-02 01:35:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if the printer is network capable. Does your printer have an ethernet port? You could of course buy a print server.
2006-11-06 01:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What make, model etc etc? would help enormously here!
Test 1: Does it have a outbound USB or ethernet port that looks like it could accept a printer?
If all else fails: Read The Manual
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2016-10-21 03:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by wiechmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Need either a jetdirect card/printserver if HP or
other printserver to do this. Setup is easy!
2006-11-02 02:23:26 · answer #7 · answered by Banderes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋