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What printer has a network port and connects directly to the network and not to an individual?
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∙ 11y ago
That would be a network printer.
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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.
Is it possible for a single printer to be local and a network printer?
A network printer is shared by more than one computer. A local printer is directly connected to one computer. But the printer can be set up as a local or a network printer.
What is the hardware component that connects a printer's circuitry to the network called?
It's called a network card (interface).
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 Brother 420 nc a wireless printer?
No, this is not a wireless printer. If you want, you can wire it into your Ethernet network and then it might work as a wireless printer if the Ethernet connects to a WiFi router.
What type of printer has an Ethernet port to connect directly to the network?
It's called "network printer". Such printers usually have either wireless or LAN interface.
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.
What is the meaning stand alone printer?
A "stand-alone" printer is one that is connected through the network and which can be used by many people. It isn't (usually) in the cubicle of an individual, and it isn't directly connected via USB to any PC.
What is the procedure to hook up 2 PC to one printer?
Connect your printer to one of computers, and share it for all computers in your network. Or if your printer has its own network interface, connect it directly to the router and use it (you might have to configure it for your network settings).
Desktop and a printer recently purchased a notebook how can you share printer?
There are different kinds of printers. Some of them can be connected directly to network. If you have one of them just to that and then using ip address or name of your printer connect to it. If your printer cannot be connect directly to network, connect to your desktop and in the printer's properties choose share. After that check your network environment for shared printers, when you see what you are looking for double click on it, and you are all set.
What does 'wireless included' mean on a lexmark S305 printer?
This means that it is capable of functioning as a network printer (thus does not need to be connected directly to the computer) and can connect to a wireless network.
List the three ways to make a printer available on a network?
1. A regular printer can be attached to a PC using a port on the PC, and then that PC can share the printer with the network. 2. A network printer with embedded logic to manage network communication can be connected directly to a network with its own NIC. 3. A dedicated device or computer called a print server can control several printers connected to a network.
