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About Network Computers
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2002 10:28 pm
by slackerz
I need help because my Dad says that using 2 computers (OS= Windows Xp and Me) and a printer, you can use any one of the computers to print something using 1 Printer.
I've tried using Windows ME to print but failed.Do I need any Configuration for both the PCs so to use 1 printer?
I appreciate any response
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2002 12:52 pm
by objohn
yes you do.
ON the print server share the printer
on the other pc go to START>RUN and type \\printservername\sharename and it will ask i f you want to install it, say yes and bob's your dads brother
one more thin
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2002 12:52 am
by slackerz
How about settings for Imac(Apple)??
wad?
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2002 12:59 am
by slackerz
Can't do that \\printservername\sharename .It failed!Help again!
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2002 3:40 pm
by Robot Army
Check this link out for Mac/ Windows File and Print Sharing
http://www.thursby.com/products/dave.html:)
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2002 9:13 pm
by slacker361
set the first computer that will have the printer attached to it. load the drivers for that printer
share that printer, give it a share name
then go to computer two.
I am assuming that you already have file and print sharing set up
go to computer two, search your network for the main computer....the one that has the printer physically attached. look for the printer
set up the printer as network printer \\firstcomputer\sharename of theprinter
and whala
??
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 11:03 am
by slackerz
Can't do that.Windows ME does'nt have sharename settings.Oh BTW I have Windows ME and XP!Help again!
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 1:21 pm
by CM Weaver
Using third party programs like DAVE or PCMACLAN to share printers with Macintosh computers is VERY difficult. In my experience these programs are kludgy and dirty.
You have a few other options when it comes to printer sharing with a Mac. You can run Windows 2000 Server using AppleTalk, OSX 10 with built in SAMBA or invest in a HP JetDirect.
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 10:22 pm
by slackerz
Originally posted by slacker361
set the first computer that will have the printer attached to it. load the drivers for that printer
share that printer, give it a share name
then go to computer two.
I am assuming that you already have file and print sharing set up
go to computer two, search your network for the main computer....the one that has the printer physically attached. look for the printer
set up the printer as network printer \\firstcomputer\sharename of theprinter
and whala
anythin??
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2002 10:23 pm
by slackerz
Originally posted by slacker361
set the first computer that will have the printer attached to it. load the drivers for that printer
share that printer, give it a share name
then go to computer two.
I am assuming that you already have file and print sharing set up
go to computer two, search your network for the main computer....the one that has the printer physically attached. look for the printer
set up the printer as network printer \\firstcomputer\sharename of theprinter
and whala
anythin??