Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing
Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing
Client for Microsoft Networks File and Printer Sharing
In order to share a printer in a workgroup in a Windows based setting, you would need to install Client for Microsoft Networks. You would also need the File and Print Sharing component.
Windows should be installed after sheathing and before siding.
You may need to verify the printer driver is correct. If you connected the Printer before installing the driver, you may need to go into Device Manager and "uninstall" the generic printer/device that Windows installed for you. At that point, you can disconnect and reconnect the USB cable and windows should recognize the printer correctly... as long as you installed the correct driver. Similarly, you could try using a different USB port for your printer.
Yes, you can.
In most cases - nothing. Windows automatically recognises a wide range of printers. However - on some occasions, you might need driver software - usually supplied with the printer. Windows 8 recognised my printer without the need for driver software to be installed.
You can use any printer as long as your Printer's hardware and software supports any version of the Windows Operating systems. Make sure you check the OS compatibility of the printer before you buy one.
All service packs
System Restore.
Before connecting the new printer, make sure you install the drivers provided by the manufacturer. These should be on a CD that came with the printer. If you do not have/can not find the CD, you should be able to download them from the manufacturer's website.
System Restore