I am trying to get a device that lets me connect 2 computers to 1 printer. also where i could find one at too would help
2006-12-23 15:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by chad_27292 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
If both PCs are in the same location as the printer, an automatic switch box designed for printers can be used. If the PCs are not near the printer, there are a couple routes you can go. You can get a wireless print server that only needs to be located near the printer. Or, you could connect the printer locally to one PC and share it out with the other. Another option is to network the printer and set up the machines to print to the IP address of the printer.
2006-12-23 15:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by turcott2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a couple of ways to do it but the easiest would probably be using a printer hub which you can get at your local Best Buy, Comp USA, or any electronics/computer store, also at Staples or Office Depot.
2006-12-23 15:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a wireless network setup between both the computers, you can have one set to share a printer. Also there are wireless printer adapters that you can buy. I believe they use bluetooth technology.
2006-12-23 15:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bypass into the printer settings (administration Panel > Printers in XP, administration Panel > instruments and Printers (Vista and seven)). Set your HP Deskjet printer because the default printer extremely of 'Microsoft XPS rfile author'
2016-12-01 03:20:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Computer Networking.
2006-12-23 15:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by Joel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's called a printer router... probably ebay....
2006-12-23 15:48:56 · answer #6 · answered by cher9498 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to create a local area network, wirelessly or connect each pc by cable
2006-12-23 15:38:41 · answer #7 · answered by stylesxz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
router
2006-12-23 15:37:52 · answer #8 · answered by mis d 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋