FIRST WAY: This is the cheapest and the easiest way to connect a printer to multiple computers. Simply plug the printer in one of the computers and set it up as shared printer over the network. It requires that the computer, to which the printer is connected be switched on, for the other computer to access the printer (Follow this link for more)
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You must have a network capable printer, with either an internal or external network connection, or you may connect the printer to the network as a shared printer connected to a network computer.
For primary printer installation, take off the printer and all packing materials from the shipment box, plug in the power cord, personalize the control panel preferences,feed paper into the paper tray,install the ink cartridges and then download and install the 123.hp.com/setup printer software.
It depends. On windows vista and 7, you type in add printer on the search bar in the windows menu, click add a printer, and choose the networked/wireless, pick your printer, and your done. For a local printer, just plug it in. If you want to take full advantage of your printers features, just look at the device's manual, and follow the instructions.
To begin, go to control panel and you select device and printer then click on Add printer, now when the search is over and it displayed the available printer select from the list not forgetting the IP address and continue with next and finish the process.
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You have be more specific about what sort of printer it is (local printer, network printer) and what sort of network you plan on incorporating it into (local area, wide area, wireless).
By specifying a URL for the printer in a web browser By specifying the path to the printer in the Active Directory
Browse for a printer on a network Install a printer that supports Plug and Play Search for a printer in Active Directory
Answer:Yes, but you first need a wireless router and your network configured.Next, install the drivers/software for your printer on your computer (check your printer manual for directions)Afterward, configure your printer to the wireless network. (this depends of the type of printer)
just go to the printer driver right click on it, select the properties in that go sharing tab on the top side in that select share this printer & apply it after that go to the any computer on the same network in that go to the printer tab in that add printer option select the network printer option in that select browse the printer & select that printer it get install on your computer OR go to run tab on any same network computer just put \\IPAdd. of the computer on which printer is get installed then press ok after there is a tab where printer option is there just select that printer & right click on it and select Connect the printer is get install on your computer OR go to the my network places select the computer on which printer is installed open it select that printer & right click on it and select Connect the printer is get install on your computer
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'.
It all depends on the printer you have, the router you have, and what operating system you are running, but typically once you have the printer set up itself, it's a case of adding a new printer using the standard dialog, and selecting to choose one from the network. As for the printer, it's best to have once that is network-compatible. You should check the instructions for each printer, as they differ from machine to machine.
maybe, a network printer is any printer connected via network cable
Information needed to assure successful configuration of a wireless printer for your wireless network includes your Wi-Fi network name and its password. Other information needed varies by operating system used in the network.
Install the printer on one of the computers. Then do the printer install wizard on the other computers, and choose a network printer, and browse to the computer with the printer installed and select that printer, and have the main computer automatically install drivers on the other computers. Configure outlook express however you want. Google it for detailed instructions.
This depends on your operating system and the existence of a network 1) if you have a non USB printer you can use an A/B switch box 2) If you have windows on a networked conputer you can share the printer in control panels 3) you can use a wifidongle and make the printer wifi. Then everyone can connect
If we need to allow personal computers to participate in computer network and shared file and printer access within a local area network (LAN). At that time after physically connecting the server computer to the network, we can install the network operating system (NOS) on the server.
Wifi printer installation varies from printer to printer. There are printers on the market today that are WIFI ready and all you have to do is link it to your wireless network. Other printers can be more complicated.