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| Thread ID: 103267 | 2009-09-17 02:36:00 | Two PC's sharing printer | Pato (2463) | Press F1 |
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| 811191 | 2009-09-17 04:39:00 | Thanks Blam. I think it would be much easier for this old fellow to use the switch suggested. I am not too clued up when it comes to routers. Though the routers suggested by "Blam" might be atleast as good as the "standalone" printerservers pointed out by me they all will have a tendency to share a common problem which is that the products often does not keep what it promises, with respect to USB sharing on the network, and also often the function of the device may be inhibited because the drivers were not meant to be used on network. OFCOURSE : different people , different experiences , and while "Blam" perhaps might have had very good experiences wirh Network USB sharing devices then I generally have not (why I warned you against them myself in general). I have been in situations where the network USB adapter device did not work though the manufacturer promised it would so the device had to be returned to the shop. Therefore as a general rule , to avoid compatability problems and driver problems then the "simple switch" is the "safest bet". If wanting a printer on network therefore "the safest bet" in that case is to buy a printer that is born/made with a network capabílity - though it needs to be underlined that some (wellknown) manufactures network-setup/drivers simply "don't cut it" or simply is completely not-logical and very difficult to work with. Out of two different well known brands of printers where the printer had network capability , I have recently been forced to manually "system integrate"/adjust printer setup for them both as they per standard installation were prone to problems or simply did not work as well as they should - it is sad but it is the truth... |
FIAT LUX (15168) | ||
| 811192 | 2009-09-17 04:57:00 | Are the 2 PC's already connected?, if so just share the printer from the PC that it is attached too! "Solmeister" 's idea here would require that not only be the printer turned on but also the PC from which "Solmeister" would share the printer to be turned ON if it the printer needed to be used by another PC therefore it is not adviceable to use that suggestion unless you plan to have one of the computers running always when using other computers and if you plan to attach to, and share the printer from, the "always runing computer" when needing to print from other computers. (Sorry "Solmeister" , but as a you are probably pro. it ought not to be necessary to argue over the point I've made here , and there is no need for you to feel offended , if you do : sorry ! , I just have another opinion about what is in this persons best interest !) (Anyway : it is not up to us to decide , we can only give our opinion/advice and let the receipient of our advice make up it's mind what it thinks serves it best.)(right?) |
FIAT LUX (15168) | ||
| 811193 | 2009-09-17 04:58:00 | Are the 2 PC's already connected?, if so just share the printer from the PC that it is attached too! Yes. That sounds easy when you know how. LOL. |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 811194 | 2009-09-17 05:03:00 | I appreciate everyones helpful suggestions and am slowly building up a picture of what may work and what probably will be my best solution. A simple switch appears to be the answer. I didn't think there would be so many ifs and buts. LOL. | Pato (2463) | ||
| 811195 | 2009-09-17 05:06:00 | Yes. That sounds easy when you know how. LOL. The printer sharing "Solmeister" suggests are relatively easy to perform but : A) Doesn't always work as good as it ought to in theory. (there sometimes can be delays and other problems) and B) As I wrote in my earlier post it requires the PC from which you should/would share the printer to run/be turned on every time you needed to print - even when printing from another PC - which is simply not very practical. |
FIAT LUX (15168) | ||
| 811196 | 2009-09-17 05:07:00 | Yes. That sounds easy when you know how. LOL. It's a hell of a lot easier than setting up a standalone or router based network print server, and it costs you nothing. |
fred_fish (15241) | ||
| 811197 | 2009-09-17 06:06:00 | Hello Pato, You can use router to share printer.It's a very simple device which is used to share more than one computer to the printer. |
dustingold09 (15217) | ||
| 811198 | 2009-09-17 06:38:00 | Hi Pato Two cheap simple solutions for yah. First is use PRINTERSHARE (http://printershare.com/). This uses the internet to redirect the printjob to your printer on the computers not directly connected to to the printer. Service is free, been using this method for quite a while now, highly recommended!! Allows lappie to print wireless without the hassle or high cost. If you know a little bit about soldering and electronics you can make your own USB SWITCH (www.siliconchip.com.au)for few bucks. BURNZEE When the going gets tough, I go fishin'!! |
Burnzee (6950) | ||
| 811199 | 2009-09-17 06:53:00 | Hi Pato Two cheap simple solutions for yah. First is use PRINTERSHARE (http://printershare.com/). This uses the internet to redirect the printjob to your printer on the computers not directly connected to to the printer. Service is free, been using this method for quite a while now, highly recommended!! Allows lappie to print wireless without the hassle or high cost. If you know a little bit about soldering and electronics you can make your own USB SWITCH (www.siliconchip.com.au)for few bucks. BURNZEE When the going gets tough, I go fishin'!!Well that is something I could try. At one time I could have made my own switch and even etched my own pcb but am too long in the tooth now days LOL. |
Pato (2463) | ||
| 811200 | 2009-09-17 07:34:00 | Yes. That sounds easy when you know how. LOL. Its VERY easy:p Read my second post and follow the instructions.. |
Blam (54) | ||
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