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Shared Printer Question
I have 2 pc's connected from a cable modem to a router. PC1 has printer connected by usb that I have shared with PC2. Everything works ok, but PC1 needs to be switched on in order for PC2 to be able to print. Is there a way to print from PC2 without the necessity of switching PC1 on? Both pc's are running XP Professional.
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A follow up on this question is yes you can. On the newer types of cable modems, you have that capability. You wil have to look into using the USB port and connect the printer through there. Also another suggestion is if you have a router and able to assign IP's, and if your printer has a RJ-45 connection, then you can use the router as a printer server. The best way to go is to purchase a router with a built in print server if you want to consolidate everything into one box. There are other options, but I would look into the cable modem option first.
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