View Full Version : How to network printers?
extreme42583
Feb 14, 2006, 09:40 AM
Ok, here is my setup... I have 2 desktop PC's, one I use as a "server" the other is for personal use. I also of 3 wireless laptops that are for personal use. I currently have 3 printers and they are hooked up to the "server". I would like to know if I can and how I can use all three printers on all 5 computers? Thank You
retsoksirhc
Feb 14, 2006, 04:27 PM
You *should* be able to share it right from the Printers folder. Go into the control panel, and open either "Printers" or "Printers and Faxes", depending on your version of windows.
Right click on the printer you want to share, and click "Sharing".
I'd go into more depth, but I just tried to look at the Sharing page, and can't, because the printer I was looking at is connected to a computer that isn't turned on, and I'm on wireless with my laptop right now, heh.
extreme42583
Feb 14, 2006, 05:04 PM
Thanks for the info, I tried it and it worked. I wasn't sure if I had to do something else besides that. I also realized I had to have the printer software installed on each computer. Thanks!!