Trying to share a HP printer (connected by USB cable to Desktop running XP) to new laptop running Windows 7
HelloI've managed to share the printer between the two computers, as mentioned in the title, but I can't print from my laptop if my desktop (to which the printer is attached) is turned off.Is there anyway around this? I have a netgear router and Windows 7 picks up the printer even when the desktop is off but says that it is offline.Your help is appreciated in advance.1 person got this answerI do too
September 3rd, 2010 2:58pm
HiThe only way around it is to get a Network printer.Network printer is plugged (or connect via Wireless) into the Router and thus can be accessed by any computer on the Network.Example, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828115634&cm_re=wireless_printer-_-28-115-634-_-Product Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET
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September 3rd, 2010 5:06pm
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