To share a printer, there must have needs in this area, they are explained in detail by taking examples. Explain step by step will help you make a formal sharing without too much difficulty and in stages .The operating system for the maneuvers described is none other than Windows. Linux, the detection of network printer is automatic.
Value and technique.
The need to share a network printer can be felt when one wants to make it available to multiple users.
The example of several clerks working in a close space does not require that we should equip all computers in a separate printer.
For home use, the family with several children, each with a laptop can make substantial savings by networking the printer PC parents.
For such use, it is understood that upon purchase, it will take to purchase a printer intended for intensive use.
If the purchase of the printer is still in draft form, it is better to choose a model that contains an internal network card for better support.
On a technical level, there are two ways to connect a printer to the network:
It is directly connected to the computer via USB,
Or it contains an internal network card, to connect directly to the USB router.
How to share a network printer: Explanation, step by step.
Now , Add a USB printer
First put the installation CD in the drive and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Be careful if the software asks you whether the printer should be shared on a network, check.
Connect the computer to the network by connecting to the router.
During the creation of the home network, you will be asked if you want to share printers, answer yes.
Let run the first computer.
Turn on another computer and install the network, make sure it is connected to the router.
In Control Panel, you will find the printer icon on which you validate your choice.
In the window that opens, choose "Add a printer", another window opens and asks you if it is a local printer or network, select Network.
In the list that appears, you should see the name of your printer, click it, you will be asked to insert the CD with the drivers, you follow the instructions.
Your printer is installed.
Add a network
Connect the printer with the RJ45 connector directly to the router and turn it on.
Install the printer using the method described above from point number 5.
Value and technique.
The need to share a network printer can be felt when one wants to make it available to multiple users.
The example of several clerks working in a close space does not require that we should equip all computers in a separate printer.
For home use, the family with several children, each with a laptop can make substantial savings by networking the printer PC parents.
For such use, it is understood that upon purchase, it will take to purchase a printer intended for intensive use.
If the purchase of the printer is still in draft form, it is better to choose a model that contains an internal network card for better support.
On a technical level, there are two ways to connect a printer to the network:
It is directly connected to the computer via USB,
Or it contains an internal network card, to connect directly to the USB router.
How to share a network printer: Explanation, step by step.
Now , Add a USB printer
First put the installation CD in the drive and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Be careful if the software asks you whether the printer should be shared on a network, check.
Connect the computer to the network by connecting to the router.
During the creation of the home network, you will be asked if you want to share printers, answer yes.
Let run the first computer.
Turn on another computer and install the network, make sure it is connected to the router.
In Control Panel, you will find the printer icon on which you validate your choice.
In the window that opens, choose "Add a printer", another window opens and asks you if it is a local printer or network, select Network.
In the list that appears, you should see the name of your printer, click it, you will be asked to insert the CD with the drivers, you follow the instructions.
Your printer is installed.
Add a network
Connect the printer with the RJ45 connector directly to the router and turn it on.
Install the printer using the method described above from point number 5.
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