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Networking 2 printers
Name: Dante Date: February 25, 2002 at 11:28:49 Pacific
Comment:
I have no idea how this works and was wondering if anyone could tell me what I would need to do and buy to have 2 computers share one printer....
Name: Whiz_key Date: February 25, 2002 at 22:42:18 Pacific
Reply:
Data switch the cheapest
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Response Number 2
Name: Curt R Date: February 25, 2002 at 22:47:48 Pacific
Reply:
A hub is cheaper than a switch.
The simplest and most cost effective way to network two PC's and share one printer is to purchase two NIC's (network interface cards) and a CAT 5 crossover cable. Install the two NIC's and configure the TCP/IP settings and connect them with the crossover cable. Run the Add Printer wizard on the PC that doesn't have the printer physically attached to it (after installing it on the other PC) and add a network printer and have your driver disk handy.
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Response Number 3
Name: Ryan Date: April 5, 2002 at 13:57:39 Pacific
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Incorrect, the cheapest way to network 2 printers is to hook one to one machine via the regular LPT1 connection, then set it as a network printer. From the other machine, add a new printer via the network. Make sure both machines have file and printer sharing installed.
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