moderated Sharing a printer
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Loy <loyrg2845@...>
We have three computers our home, all
connected by WiFi, I have a printer connected to one by USB, I would like
to be able to print from the other computers. I find conflicting instructions by
searching Google. Can someone give me simple instructions on how to do
this?
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Glenn / Lenny
It helps to install the printer software on the
other computers.
Then after the software is installed, you will look
for a network printer, either in the printer software, or in control panel under
printers.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:54 AM
Subject: Sharing a printer We have three computers our home, all
connected by WiFi, I have a printer connected to one by USB, I would like
to be able to print from the other computers. I find conflicting instructions by
searching Google. Can someone give me simple instructions on how to do
this?
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Glenn / Lenny
Also, you will need to go to the printer settings
on the computer it is connected to and set it as a shared printer, or you can
connect the printer to your router.
That is the best way.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:54 AM
Subject: Sharing a printer We have three computers our home, all
connected by WiFi, I have a printer connected to one by USB, I would like
to be able to print from the other computers. I find conflicting instructions by
searching Google. Can someone give me simple instructions on how to do
this?
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
Is the printer supposed to also be a Wifi printer? If so, you will need to consult the manufacturer’s instructions on how to set it up on the Wifi network.
If not, what Glen said is exactly what needs to happen. Of course, consulting with the printer manufacturer is always useful.
Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Glenn / Lenny
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 10:04 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Sharing a printer
Also, you will need to go to the printer settings on the computer it is connected to and set it as a shared printer, or you can connect the printer to your router. That is the best way. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: Loy Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 11:54 AM Subject: Sharing a printer
We have three computers our home, all connected by WiFi, I have a printer connected to one by USB, I would like to be able to print from the other computers. I find conflicting instructions by searching Google. Can someone give me simple instructions on how to do this?
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Loy <loyrg2845@...>
No it is just a USB printer
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Glenn / Lenny
I once had a printer that was just a USB printer
and I plugged it into my router and was able to connect to it over the
network.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 3:23 PM
Subject: Re: Sharing a printer No it is just a USB printer
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Richard Turner <richardturner42@...>
You should be able to share it so long as the other computers are connected on the same WiFi network. You may want to use Microsoft Accessibility to help if you cannot figure it out.
Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Loy
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 1:24 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Sharing a printer
No it is just a USB printer
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Loy <loyrg2845@...>
This printer only has a USB connection and no
USB connector on my router. I am going to follow your instruction above now and
see if I have any luck. Thanks
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Loy <loyrg2845@...>
Can I get a USB to a Ethernet connector and
connect to the router?
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Glenn / Lenny
I have considered that, I think it is likely, but I
haven't tested that.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Loy
Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2020 6:46 PM
Subject: Re: Sharing a printer Can I get a USB to a Ethernet connector and
connect to the router?
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Randy Barnett <blindmansbluff09@...>
I don't think that will work unless you find some kind of USB to ethernet adapter that handles all the networking and translation to because your printer won't have any way of dealing with the network itself.
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Randy Barnett
On Jun 27, 2020, at 4:46 PM, Loy <loyrg2845@...> wrote:
Can I get a USB to a Ethernet connector and
connect to the router?
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Glenn / Lenny
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I don't think it needs to even know that it is on a
network, most printers are just a one-way device, and they only need to be
available to receive information.
I think the tricky part is the cable, a straight
through cable with no chip inside would be best, because a printer wouldn't know
how to manage a chip that are in many cables.
But once it is in the network and available, the
computer finding it in the network will send its print instructions to
it.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Randy
Barnett
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2020 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: Sharing a printer Randy Barnett
Can I get a USB to a Ethernet connector and
connect to the router?
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Glenn / Lenny
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In fact, I have an old d-Link router that has a
9-pin serial port in it for devices like printers.
But the old printer I had on my router five to ten
years back was a USB printer, and just a basic printer not designed for anything
but being plugged into a computer.
Glenn
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From: Glenn /
Lenny
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2020 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: Sharing a printer I don't think it needs to even know that it is on a
network, most printers are just a one-way device, and they only need to be
available to receive information.
I think the tricky part is the cable, a straight
through cable with no chip inside would be best, because a printer wouldn't know
how to manage a chip that are in many cables.
But once it is in the network and available, the
computer finding it in the network will send its print instructions to
it.
Glenn
----- Original Message -----
From: Randy
Barnett
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2020 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: Sharing a printer Randy Barnett
Can I get a USB to a Ethernet connector and
connect to the router?
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