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How can I get my two computers running win xp to share one printer through a router using broadband connection/cable modem?
I've had this done before by paying a guy $60 for 20min work about 7 months ago......since then, I;ve been on my own escapade to teach myself & learn the ins and outs of this vast computer technology.......now I have since moved & disconnected these computers, switched the printer from the original computer to this one & have somehow lost the shared printer connection that I previously paid for.......
Now I know knowledge is valuable, but the guy was going soo fast when he did this, that it was impossible for me to catch on & grasp what exactly he did.......but it worked
Now I know knowledge is valuable, but the guy was going soo fast when he did this, that it was impossible for me to catch on & grasp what exactly he did.......but it worked
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Thank you Magistus
Good point, if he were using a network capable printer.
Good point, if he were using a network capable printer.
be careful when you say "through a router". I took this to mean that you wanted to use a shared printer on a different subnet. Your broadband router is really acting like a switch in this scenario.
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Great answer Mark, You just saved me $60.....I knew it could be done....thanks a bunch!
Cool answer by Mark, but here is a little addition in case you're using Network Printer (with network card).
In this case the installation procedure is very simple, just type in your printer's IP in Internet Explorer, you should reach the printer setup page and from there just choose "Connect Printer..." or any other similar link to connect to the printer. The shortcut to printer will be created automatically on your computer.
That's it.