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Name: vois2
Date: July 18, 2006 at 00:55:01 Pacific
Subject: printer server question (maybe not)
OS: XP home sp2
CPU/Ram: 3.0 GHz P4 630
Model/Manufacturer: Dell
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Hi, thank you for reading. I have in the past set up networked machines -- that is, a network around a *wired* router for several desktops.

Now, I'm wondering if I can do the following for a family member.
The question is whether a network as described below can share a printer..

(1) Dell Desktop PC, connected to DSL through a wireless router. A printer is also hooked up to this PC.

(2) In a different room, a Dell laptop receives the internet from that wireless router's broadcast.

Parts (1) and (2) are accomplished and all is good.

(3) Can a network be made for (1) and (2) via the usual Win XP network wizard?
(4) Can the printer at the desktop be used by the laptop over this network?
(5) Can this be done without purchasing a 'printer server' hardware?

Thanks!!!!!!!


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Name: inverto
Date: July 18, 2006 at 03:15:13 Pacific
Subject: printer server question (maybe not)
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Yes, yes, yes


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