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    Newbie question about printing on wireless home network

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by thegooch, Jan 8, 2007.

  1. thegooch

    thegooch Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do I go about printing from my laptop to my printer that is connected to my desktop? Do I just need to connect the printer to my router with an ethernet cable? I don't have an extra cable right now and I want to know before I go buy one. Thanks!
     
    thegooch, Jan 8, 2007
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    The printer probably won't have a ethernet connection on it. The way I have mine connected is to set up sharing a printer. First, you have to share the printer on the desktop it is connected to. Then, on your notebook, go to Control Panel, and double click on Printers and Faxes. Then select Add a Printer from the menu in the left pane, and follow the instructions. In there, will be an option to add a printer that is on the network. That should work.
     
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  3. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    If your printer does support a network connection (cat5), it is a better option. Some of the low end lasers have nic, starting as low as $150.
     
    blue68f100, Jan 8, 2007
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  4. fdlazarte

    fdlazarte Notebook Consultant

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    a. you can connect your printer to your desktop, which must be always on and must have a working home network

    b. or you can connect your printer directly to your router (if you have a network printer connection)


    ...then from your notebook, go to Control Panel > Printers & Faxes > Add Printer
     
    fdlazarte, Jan 11, 2007
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  5. Reezin14

    Reezin14 Crimson Mantle Commander

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    Just connect your printer to your desktop, and make sure that the printer is set to default plus make sure to share it on the network.
     
    Reezin14, Jan 11, 2007
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    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    or if your printer doesnt support network, you can buy a print server and hook the printer via usb to the print server thats connected to the router. thats how I do it.
     
    Outrigger, Jan 11, 2007
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