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Your lap top is connected to your desk top via a router Both computers are connected by cables to separate printers Can your lap top print out using the printer which is connected to the desk top?
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∙ 14y ago
Most likely, yes. If both computers are running Windows, for instance, either should be able to share its printer with the other. However, both computers would have to be running in order for the share to work.
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What is the difference between a network printer and a personal printer?
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Can your printer print something only from your computer?
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Does a network resources such as printers can be shared?
Yes, it can. You can use for printers with own NIC, or you can connect your printer to a printer server, or you can connect you printer to your router (not all routers support it), or you can connect the printer to your computer which is connected to the network and share the printer.
What is it called when a group of computers is connected to the same printer?
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How many computers can be connected to wireless printer?
thirteen
What software do printers need?
Printers use printer drivers which are specifically written for each printer model to communicate with computers. I.E. if the printer is a print, copy, scan, the driver must be able to handle all the functions of that printer.
What are the different ways a printer can be connected to a computer?
Printers are commonly connected by one of three waysOlder printers (and some new ones) are connected by a special cable that runs from the "Parallel Printer Port" on the computer to the printer.Most newer printers can be connected by a special USB cable.Some new printers can also be connected by wireless either directly or via a router. IF ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Is there a printer cable that can be plugged into 2 separate computers?
No, there is not.
