pdxsrw
asked on
three seperate networks all in the same building - wanting to share one network printer
we have three companies in one building. Each company has their own Windows server: (2) Microsoft Small Biz 2003 Servers, and (1) Server Stndard 2003 server.
Each server acts as the DHCP/DNS server for it's unique network.
Is it possible to have all three networks be able to print to a shared network printer/plotter?
Each server acts as the DHCP/DNS server for it's unique network.
Is it possible to have all three networks be able to print to a shared network printer/plotter?
Last Comment
Yes, this is possible for as long as the printer (whether it be shared through a pc on the network or the printer is connected to a print server) is accessible on the network. It doesn't even need an Active Directory to do so.
Meaning, if the printer is shared through a PC and the PC is pingable from all the 3 networks, then it is possible for all to print on this printer. This is the same if it is a network printer or connected to a print server. If it is pingable, there is no reason why you can't print on the printer. There are different configurations needed for shared and network printer when adding it to a computer on the network.
The scenario becomes different if your option is not just to print but to make it available as an Internet printer. Then, Active Directory is needed.
Meaning, if the printer is shared through a PC and the PC is pingable from all the 3 networks, then it is possible for all to print on this printer. This is the same if it is a network printer or connected to a print server. If it is pingable, there is no reason why you can't print on the printer. There are different configurations needed for shared and network printer when adding it to a computer on the network.
The scenario becomes different if your option is not just to print but to make it available as an Internet printer. Then, Active Directory is needed.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
THIS SOLUTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS.
View this solution by signing up for a free trial.
Members can start a 7-Day free trial and enjoy unlimited access to the platform.
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 was based on Windows XP and was released in four editions: Web, Standard, Enterprise and Datacenter. It also had derivative versions for clusters, storage and Microsoft’s Small Business Server. Important upgrades included integrating Internet Information Services (IIS), improvements to Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GP), and the migration to Automated System Recovery (ASR).
129K
Questions
--
Followers
--
Top Experts
Get a personalized solution from industry experts
TRUSTED BY
The printer will obviously need to be installed in one of the domains so the other 2 will need to have access. To have access a trust needs to be put in place