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If you have two different printers attached to a computer you need what?
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∙ 13y ago
I can answer your question for Microsoft Windows operating system.
I am not a Macintosh user, so I can only offer intelligent guesses for a Mac, but I suspect you are using a Windows machine.
Also, I have extremely limited experience with Windows Vista operating system (and strongly advise against using Vista), so again, I can only offer intelligent guesses.
When you go to print a document from Windows you use the following Menu selections:
FILE
At which point a Pop-up window appears, labeled "Print" at the top.
The first region of the window is labeled "Printer", and it has a line labeled "Name". This refers to the name of the printer, and has a drop-down menu associated with it. Click on the down arrow at the far right of the drop-down menu and you will see a list of all the printers that are installed for use by your PC. Here is where you chose which printer your document will be sent to.
There is a "Properties" button to the right of the drop-down menu. You can use this to set various properties of the printer, such as telling a color printer to print in only black-and-white, or to use Landscape or Portrait mode for the orientation on the paper; and lots of other stuff that you shouldn't play with yet until you've had more experience. (Or asked more questions--next time say what operating system you are using and my answers can be more focused.)
For a Mac, there is probably a similar way to select the printer name once you have issued a PRINT command.
An additional note: If your PC is connected to a telephone modem, you can send FAXes with the PRINT command. You can install FAX software, and use FAX as one of your Printer options. (You can also receive FAXes, but that is a different discussion for a different day.)
If you have installed the FAX software, Click the START button in the lower left corner of the screen, and from this menu select "Help and Support". When you get the Help and Support window, find the SEARCH area near the top of the screen and search for "FAX". I am using Windows XP, and the result of my search gives me seven topics, including "Using Fax" which provides the information for installing the FAX capability.
Good Luck,
- Dr. Q
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoYou can have as many printers as you have available ports.
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∙ 13y agoYou would simply need drivers installed for each of them. When printing, they should both show up under the list of printers; choose the one you would like to print from.
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How can you tell which printers are installed on a computer?
To find out which printers are installed on a computer, you need to open a hardware window on a Macintosh that shows the installed printers, which can be found under the Apple icon on the far left side of the screen at the top. On a Windows machine, go to the Start menu, then go to Control Panel, then open the Printers menu.
How many printers can I have hooked up to my PC without problems?
Theoretically, as many as the ports on your computer can handle. You can also configure your computer to handle various printers if you need to. But unless you have a real need to print out so much material just one printer should do.
Do you need a firewire cable to connect your computer to your printer?
No, you do not need to use a firewire cable. A lot of printers can now be connected wirelessly.
What printers offer an all in one?
Many different brand offer all in one printers. However you need to know what different features you want in an all in one before making a decision..
Do you need to have a HP computer in order to use a HP printer?
HP printers are compatible with most other brands of computer systems, including Dell, as long as the computer's printer port is compatible. New HP printers use a USB cable, which is compatible with most newer Dell computers.
Do you need two different print drivers in order to be able to print to either printer?
If they are different model printers, yes.
Do printers have a firewall?
No, printers do not require or need a firewall.
Does the printer allow for printing from a wireless access point or must it be hooked up to the computer?
Some printers are networkable by themselves,but that's not common.Most of them need a computer to connect to the network.
Do wireless printers need a phone line?
No, wireless printers do not need a phone line. Wireless printers can be purchased at any large retail stores such as Walmart.Wireless printers do not need a phone line connected to it as long as you have WiFi.
Do any printers not need cartridges?
Unfortunately, all printers will need printer cartridges or toner.
How does the device manager in apple mac OS work?
I assume what you mean by "device manager" is the system by which you access external hard drives, flash drives, printers and so on. All file systems (drives) show up on the desktop when they are plugged in. To see what printers are attached to your computer, go under system preferences and look at Print & Fax. Things on the mac are plug and play, so if you are having any trouble with this you need to be more specific about what you need help with.
Are postscript laser printers worth the money?
It is according to what kind of printing you are going to be doing. Laser printers are great if you require detailed graphics. The ink for these laser printers are expensive. If you do not need detailed graphics then i suggest you try a different printer.
