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I think the main differences between a network printer and a shared printer are:
1. A shared printer is suitable for small environment
A network printer used for large network
2. shared printer connected system not shutdown
printer did not connect to the system it will connected to switch
3. A network printer has more security
4. A network printer has an IP address
shared printer working only same platform
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Can you use an ethernet switch to connect to one network plug and then plug in a printer to share on the network?
If you printer has a printer server attached or network compatible, the answer is yes you can.
How do you share a local printer with orhers in the workgroup?
With a network.
Printer on my WiFi home network?
Connect to one of computers connected to the network after that using sharing options share the printer.
What do you turn on to share a printer with network users?
If your printer is attached directly to your computer, you should share it (the way you do it depends of your operating system). If your printer is connected directly to your network (WiFi or Ethernet) it should be properly configured.
Is it possible to share printers not files?
It is possible to share a printer on a network. For example: two computers sharing one printer while the computers are connected to a home network (local Area Network - LAN). To share files between two computers, mark a folder or drive as shared - search Google on sharing files for more info.
What are the benefit of local area network?
to share printer by using many computers but one printer
How do you share a printer lexmark 5400 with wireless laptop?
The easiest way to share a Lexmark P4350 is to reinstall the driver and select YES when asked "Do you want to share this printer". If you are using Vista goto the network and sharing centre and enable printer sharing. You should now be able to view connected PC's on your network and therefore the printer that's attached to one of them.
What is the purpose of sharing a Linux printer using Samba?
If you mean what is the purpose of sharing a printer via Samba on Linux, the answer is the same as why you would share a printer between Windows machines. To make the printer accessible to other users on the network.
What is a computer network and what are they good for?
A computer network is a connection between different computers. It is used to share information (for example, share a folder of pictures), and resources (for example, a printer is used by more than one computer).
Does a printer require a Network Card?
Some printers support network in order to share its resources. Usually such printers have a network card installed when it was assembled. If you printer have a network card you will be able to find RG-45 port. But the best way is to check the manual or manufacture website. If you share your printer through your computer which is connected to network then you don't a network card because the printer uses that one which is inside of your PC.
What is a computer network and why it is useful?
A computer network - is two or more computers linked together. It's useful - because computers can communicate 'live' with each other. Additionally - If computers are networked, you only need one printer. All the computers on the network 'share' the printer between them.
What is the difference between a network printer and a personal printer?
A network printer is not connected directly to an individual PC. A network printer is connected to a network, typically with an ethernet cable. Network printers are normally shared with several other users, often in an office setting. Personal printers, on the other hand, are usually connected to individual PCs. Common connection types for personal printers are parallel cables and USB cables. Unless you change the default settings, personal printers are not shared amongst multiple computers - they print only from the computer they are connected to. You can share personal printers if you wish, but unlike network printers, if the computer the printer is connected to is not turned on, nobody else will be able to print to it.
