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Can a printer be shared on a network with both XP and Vista pcs?
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Yes, it can.
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What printer installed so the OS in each computer can communicate with the printer and provide the interface between applications it supports and the printer?
You can use at least two different configuration for your task. First is a shared printer connected to one of computers and shared within its network. Second is to use a network printer which can be connected directly to network. Both of them will give what you want.
What is the difference between local printer and network printer?
A local printer is one that is connected directly to an end user's desktop or laptop computer, and is usually used exclusively by that one end user. This is in contrast to a networked printer, which can be accessed and used by multiple people on the same network that the printer is attached to.
Can you share a printer on a network with two different opperating systems?
Yes you can ! I used to work for an organisation that had a PC-based network AND a UNIX system. BOTH networks shared the same printers through hardware & software handshaking.
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.
How do you connect a laptop to a printer hooked up on a PC?
So, for some reason, you do not want to connect the printer directly to the laptop. To connect to the printer via another computer means creating a network, which requires a piece of equipment called a router. Also, both the laptop and the PC will have to have Ethernet capability, which may require installing a Network Interface Card in one or both of them. The printer will have to be configured as a network printer, which requires allowing sharing in the Network Folder on the Control Panel. Then, after you have established your network, you will have to install a network printer on to the laptop. This is done by double clicking on the 'Network Neighborhood' icon on the desktop, then right-clicking on the icon for the printer and selecting 'Install'.
How do you network a USB printer to and Ethernet network?
No, you need a print server or you need to share the printer via a desktop computer in order to get connectivity over an Ethernet network with more than one client. Hook the USB printer to one of computers and turn printer sharing ON in the System Preferences/Sharing/Services menu on the computer the printer is hooked to. Then you should be able to see it in the Print Menu under Shared Printers on the other computers. The down side is you have to keep the USB Printer/Computer on all the time in order to print to it. The other computers won't see the printer if the USB Printer/Computer is asleep. Keyspan.com, etc... has both the print servers you could use but make sure you read which one you need. They both do it different ways for different printers and usage.
What is the technique used to handles two users to print their documents using 1 shared printer?
The technique used to handle two users printing their documents using one shared printer is called "print spooling." Print spooling allows multiple jobs to be queued up and processed in the order they are received, ensuring that both users can send their documents to the shared printer without conflicts.
Which 3 resources whose access can be managed over the network and explain both their function and purpose?
Server, Printer Network system file
How you conect vista to xp?
Like any other network, you use a router or an ethernet cord and connect the computers and run the network setup wizard on both comps.
What is code-named Longhorn?
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 both shared the codename "Longhorn" during development at Microsoft.
How do you set up a peer to peer network to printer?
It should just work. Check the printer's user manual - you probably need to set up an IP address for the printer (assuming an Ethernet/TCP/IP network) on each workstation that needs to access the printer. There are about five~seven steps involved, and you will need some info, such as printer IP address and printer name (both of which you assign), as well as the manufacturer's drivers for your particular operating system.
How can you connect two computers to one printer?
Connect the primary, or first, computer to the printer. This is done traditionally with a printer cable linking the primary computer to the printer. If this is the first time the computer is hooked up to the printer, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation and setup. Change the settings on the primary computer to allow sharing of the printer. Go through the control panel menu option, and select printers. Right-click on the printer selection and choose "Share printer." You are now able to share the printer with any other computers on your network. Connect the secondary computer to the printer. Access the shared printer option from the secondary computer. Select "network neighborhood" and locate the primary computer. Double-click on the primary computer, and the shared resources will become available. Double-click on the printer. You can now utilize the printer from both computers. or Print sharing has become popular in many home networks primarily because it reduces the cost in implementing networking environments as well as maximizing the potential uses of network resources. The process of hooking two computers to a single printer is very much different from connecting two printers to a single computer because unlike computer systems, printing devices normally only have one communication port that can host a connection. To achieve the task of connecting two computers to a single printer, other devices would have to come into the picture to serve as the host for the printer and provide the underlying communication layer for all devices trying to make use of its printing functionality. The Operating System running on both machines that want to make use of the printing device must also support networking and printer sharing features in order to make this task feasible. Materials Needed: - Router - Ethernet cable - USB switch - crossover cable - network card - print server - Operating System that supports printer sharing Step 1 One of the easiest options to share a printer on networked machines is to connect and install it in one of the machines. Simply click on the 'Start' button and choose the 'Control Panel' category. Step 2 Select the 'Printer and Faxes' option and click on the 'Add a Printer' task. This will bring up the printer installation page. Make sure to install the printer hardware as a local printer. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process. Step 3 When completely installed, click on the 'Start' button and select the 'Printer and Faxes' category. The icon for the newly installed printer should be there already. Right click on the icon and select sharing. Step 4 Provide a shared name for the printing device and click on the 'OK' button. Step 5 On the other computer, repeat Step 1 to Step 2 but this time, choose the network printer option. Type in the name of the printer and follow the prompts. Install the device driver when prompted to do so. Step 6 A variation of this method which eliminates the use of a router device is to connect the two machines using a crossover cable. Simply insert one end into the NIC of the machine and repeat the process for the other computer. Step 7 Both machines must be running at least Microsoft Windows XP to allow for the automatic detection of the network connection. This procedure basically functions the same way as a network environment but is limited to two machines and does not require a router. Step 8 An alternative to this setup is to install a Print Server which will host the printer hardware and connect directly to the network router. In this method, simply connect the printer to the printer server. Step 9 Proceed by connecting the print server to the network router which will allow the printer hardware to be detected in the network environment as a standalone device. To print using this method, simply use the IP address assigned to the printing device. Step 10 Another possible solution is to use switching devices. These types of hardware became popular when printers were hosted using parallel and serial cable connections. For USB-based machines, a USB Switch box may be used. Connect the printer directly to the box using the USB cable. Step 11 Connect the USB cable from each computer to the respective USB ports on the switching device. To use the printer for computer A, simply set the switch to A and do the same for B. In this method, no additional installation is required. All data switching and handling activities are done by the hardware switch.
