When a DOS-based program has a problem printing to a network printer
Someone can attach a network printer to a standalone computer by using a USB connection. Using a cord to attach the printer to the computer, then installing the printer software, someone can then use the printer from the computer.
maybe, a network printer is any printer connected via network cable
You do not have to keep your computer in ON position all the time.
First I would try to reinstall the printer software and setup the sharing properties. Or just install the printer to the server and distribute the sharing from there...
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
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.
It is known as a local printer, as opposed to a network printer, which is a printer connected to a network.
Try restarting the printer. If it's a network printer, try disconnecting it from the network temporarily.
That would be a network printer.
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'.
If your printer is network capable, it has own print server. Just connect the printer to the router. Then connect the printer as a network printer.
If you printer has a printer server attached or network compatible, the answer is yes you can.