Orange say that they're gonna offer support soon, but i can't wait that long! I need to put my printer downstairs with my livebox (all-in-one printer, fax....) The livebox has 2 types of USB plug, A and B; so i plugged it into the normal computer one and nothing happens. Anything i can do? (without buying a print server!)
My computer is upstairs so I want to be able to wirelessly sent documents to print, through the livebox to downstairs.
2007-01-13 03:09:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
NO PRINT SERVER! livebox will do it (I'm sure?...)
2007-01-15 04:06:20 · update #1
read the instructions, i always find that this helps
2007-01-19 00:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by beaver_la_diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be used to share a printer (at least according to Orange web site below). I'm assuming Livebox works much the same as a Wireless Router so ...
Plug normal printer cable into Livebox 'normal computer' style USB.
Connect to Livebox from PC in admin mode = I expect the Livebox has a Web page to set it up ? - and check to see if there is some setting like 'enable printer port' or 'share printer' or some-such.
Assuming the Printer drivers are already installed on the PC, run the Install Printer Wizard & select setup 'Network Printer' ... you should be able to 'see' the printer on you 'local' network.
Best of luck !
If that fails, check out the Forums ...
http://forums.hexus.net/showthread.php?t=51818
http://forums.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=2929&PN=1
2007-01-17 10:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't think so. I wouldn't even try. just go with a print server. easier and faster/
2007-01-13 03:51:58 · answer #3 · answered by will-dude 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋