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One printer two PCs?
Name: Nooner Date: February 2, 2000 at 00:14:33 Pacific
Comment:
Can I use one printer to two PCs ? They don't have any network cards. What do I need? (They are not far apart by the way...) /thanks you pros out there
Name: Mike Date: February 2, 2000 at 01:03:17 Pacific
Reply:
Yes it is easy! 1) Buy a printer switch box, this will have 3 connections, one for the printer to switch box (printer cable) and two PC cables - PC to Switch box (you can buy manual switch or auto) 2) Buy a print server, this will add you printer to the network (but more expensive)
Hope this helps!
Mike
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Response Number 2
Name: CJ Date: February 2, 2000 at 06:24:05 Pacific
Reply:
Mike was right on step one. But if you have just two computers, neither with a NIC, you don't need a print server. Just a get a switchbox and you'll be set.
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Response Number 3
Name: Ian Feldman Date: April 12, 2001 at 14:37:18 Pacific
Reply:
can u use both the parrallel cable and the USB cable to connect the printer to two computers?
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