Why do you want to set-up a network printer?
Because I don’t want to buy a printer for every computer in my house. I have one really nice printer that can print, scan, fax, do everything and that’s the one I want to use for all my printing needs. Network printing is something that I’ve noticed big business do and I want to do it too!
Setting up a Network Printer at Home (using windows XP)
- Install the printer. Find a central location to put your printer and plug it into a computer. Install the printer like you would normally by attaching necessary chords and installing required device drivers.
- Share the printer. On the computer that the printer is connected to, go to control panel -> printers and faxes -> select the printer you just installed -> right click -> click sharing -> select the sharing tab -> select share this printer -> click ok!
- Connect to this printer! Using a different computer, go to control panel -> printer and faxes -> select add a printer -> browse the network for printer shared -> select add
And presto! You now have a networked printer. Productivity has tripled! (that’s how I felt when I finished) Test your printer by printing a test page or some sample documents.
Next steps – Sell your old junky printers on ebay. What you want to do with the extra monies is up to you. Donations to me are always welcome. but …charities are ok too I guess
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