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Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by lifestyle1(m): 10:55am On Apr 14, 2016

Call a network engineer, if you are not an IT person.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by peterboro: 11:02am On Apr 14, 2016

Just call any1 u know dat knows it and spend him like 1k for card and lunch, beg him to teach u practically so dat evn if u called upon any time or maybe else where u can do it without calling any1. Bt remember, as he is teaching u try to understand it and know what dat word "networking" and it's meaning. Do not cram it bt understand it.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by lakefist(m): 11:09am On Apr 14, 2016

If you are in ibadan i can help you but the process is easy.

First you need LAN connection to share the printer
Secondly you need to identify the server (main computer) and clients (Other PC's that you want to share the printer with)
Thirdly you need to install the printer on the server (main computer) and right click to locate the printer property and share the printer on the main system, this will enable other see the printer as network printer.

Once you are through with 3rd step:

Go to the clients (other systems) and locate printer and devices for you to visibly see and install the printer on other network...If you don't understand email me lakefist@gmail.com

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Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by MDMDSA: 11:11am On Apr 14, 2016

Are you using wireless printer.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Sibrah: 11:12am On Apr 14, 2016

CHISOMPHILIP:
Please am an IT student that just recently got employed in a firm as an IT worker...My department is just having one printer which like 4 of us is using but I don't like the way we re always carring about the printer each time any of us wants to print.
Please I don't know if anyone in de haus can help me with the detail way of connecting the printer to the d/f PCs.

thanks

I recommend you follow Ayokenny37's instruction closely. Or search it out in youtube or goole.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by MDMDSA: 11:15am On Apr 14, 2016

if it's wireless then installed the printer in your computer then connect the printer from your system essay way.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by figure007(m): 11:29am On Apr 14, 2016

It's very simple....connect the printer to one of the system having a wireless ,then go to file sharing in network sharing settings and share the printer and install the printer driver on all the systems so as to be able to print ...then connect them all wirelessly .....it easy...that's all

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by CHISOMPHILIP(m): 11:38am On Apr 14, 2016

Thanks folks trying to work on it right nw..really learnt new tnz today

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by kunle75(m): 12:00pm On Apr 14, 2016

ayokenny37:
get the computers networked.

connect the printer to one of the networked computer and share it.

go to the other computers and ping the computer that has the shared printer, the shared printer and other shared items on the computer will show. right click the printer and click connect.

NB: Pinging: Assuming the IP address of the computer that the printer id connected to is 192.10.1.55.

just go to the other computers, click run and type \\192.10.1.55

You get it .

I almost wanted to suggest to him that he should go and get a small 4ports or higher switch box and connect them through all behind the printer and thats all.

But for cost saving purposes its your options is better

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by satmaniac(m): 12:05pm On Apr 14, 2016

[quote author=Fulaman198 post=44688293][/quote]
Salam, in an sami dama dinga tunawa da dalibanka na JAVA. A wuni lafiya.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by akadonsexy: 12:08pm On Apr 14, 2016

tobtap:

akarich007:
I have gone through all the information given to you on how u can share printer on the network and i have to let you know that if you have not been involved in the installation of this kind of printer before you might not understand the simple steps. Get a qualified network engineer to help fix it while you learn the steps. this will give you a clue so that next time you will not find it difficult do.

You need to have the network infrastructure that will enable you perform the task in place first.

1. A network switch 5 or 8 ports must be available
2. All the systems must be connected to the switch through the LAN cable and a work group created
3. File and print sharing must also be configured on each of the computer unit.
4. install the printer on one of the computer system and share it by right clicking on it and go to properties and share.
5. go to the other computer unit, click on network places and locate the computer where u have shared the printer on, double click on the computer and u will see the printer u shared then click on it to connect. make it the default printer and repeat the same process on other computers.
but note that if the operating systems are not uniform, you might have some challenges, so u need someone to guide u.

good luck as u try the above steps.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by DedeNkem: 12:27pm On Apr 14, 2016

CHISOMPHILIP:
Please am an IT student that just recently got employed in a firm as an IT worker...My department is just having one printer which like 4 of us is using but I don't like the way we re always carring about the printer each time any of us wants to print.
Please I don't know if anyone in de haus can help me with the detail way of connecting the printer to the d/f PCs.

thanks

You didn't indicate what os you're using all all pc.
Check this link;
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/install-printer-home-network

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by tatucci: 12:29pm On Apr 14, 2016

if IT student dey ask us this one, who we wan go ask? Anyway, google has almost everything, perhaps u can try them too.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by linearity: 12:33pm On Apr 14, 2016

Just like many others have indicated, there are myriad of ways to go about this, but every one of them involve some type of networking or interconnection.

First thing first, take stock of the resources of each of the PCs and Printer and the distant between them...e.g. Do the PCs have NIC, parallel or serial port, Wifi adapter or spare USB port? What about the printer, is it a network printer and if yes, does it have a NIC or does it have wifi capabilities, does it have parallel, serial or USB port for printing.

Note that all disimilar ports types must be converted to same port types by some bridge or adapter.

Next determine your budget, but for efficiency, performance and durability, go with LAN or Wifi interconnection, except on or multiple of the devices are not LAN compatible or do not have the needed port/interface. Remember, that you can easily convert one port type/interface to another desired one via an adapter/bridge.

The lest expensive but albeit crude method is to use some type of manual or automatic parallel switching device.

For LAN printing, you can have all PCs print directly to the printer (only possible if the printer have a NIC or WiFi), a quasi-equivalent of this is to buy any cheap PC (any PC that can run OS will do) as a printer server, the printer connects to this PC via parallel or serial port, you install the printer driver(s) on the PC, then share the printer. Then the other computers can route their print job through the printer server....note that, for easy of operation, if the four PCs are running different types of OS, the printer driver for each of those OSes should be loaded on the printer server...this way, all the PCs can easily download it and install it, when you start configuring the shared printer on each PC, otherwise you will have to individually install the drivers on each of the PCs for which a driver is not available at the print server.

The other LAN option is, if the printer have a NIC or wifi adapter. This is very straight forward, just install printer driver on each PC and point to the IP address of the printer.

You can also enable remote or internet printing as well, but this is beyond the scope of your question.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by itstpia8: 12:46pm On Apr 14, 2016

There should be something in one of your textbooks that shows how to network computers.

Check google and youtube as well.

You also did not mention if the printer has wireless capabilities.

If you think someone is going to recommend multiple ports, cables or outlets, you're on a long thing.

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by LordReed(m): 12:47pm On Apr 14, 2016

The easiest way to get this done is to use a USB printer switch. It could even be cheaper than doing TCP/IP networking if you don't have the networking materials at hand.

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Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by bashman004: 1:02pm On Apr 14, 2016

CHISOMPHILIP:
Thanks folks trying to work on it right nw..really learnt new tnz today

if its ok with u, u can reply me back so dat i can give u a number to add to whatsapp and den i will practically guide U...

or u can drop ur number and i will add to whatsapp and guide u through..

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Malawian(m): 1:10pm On Apr 14, 2016

buy a "USB Print Server" Device. the steps to network it are elaborate sha, but afterwards, the "Server Machine" needs not be online before you can print with the printer

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by agentakins: 1:18pm On Apr 14, 2016

OK, I'm learning

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by DorisK(f): 1:28pm On Apr 14, 2016

That means every time someone has to print they will have to send it to the main computer/server and print itfrom there, right?

ayokenny37:
get the computers networked.

connect the printer to one of the networked computer and share it.

go to the other computers and ping the computer that has the shared printer, the shared printer and other shared items on the computer will show. right click the printer and click connect.

NB: Pinging: Assuming the IP address of the computer that the printer id connected to is 192.10.1.55.

just go to the other computers, click run and type \\192.10.1.55

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Nobody: 1:32pm On Apr 14, 2016

[b]The most convenient way to do this is by Using a Router... If your Office use a Router for Connection, Follow these steps.....

1) Install the Printer Drivers on the Main system... After that, Create a Homegroup and set it as a ''Home Network''... Copy the Homegroup's Password or change it to something you can remember easily..(This is important)....

2) On that Main computer, Go to ''Network and Sharing Center'', Click on Advanced sharing settings and ''Turn on File and Printer sharing''...

3) Still on that Main Computer, Go to ''Devices and Printers'', Then ''Right click'' on the Printer you installed, Click on ''Printer Properties'', Click on ''Sharing'' and select ''Share this Printer''... Now Apply and save changes...

4) Now on the other computers, Make sure the Wifi is on and can see the Routers connection and connect it.. Then go to ''Network and Sharing Center'', Click on Homegroup and Join the Networks Homegroup.. Supply the password yu were given when yu created the first ''Homegroup'' on the main system... Also go to Advanced Sharing Settings and Change your location to ''Home'' and also ''Turn on Network and File sharing''... After that, go to ''Devices and Printers'', and click on ''Add a Printer''.. Choose ''Add a Wireless and Network Printer'' and wait for it to search.. Once completed, click on ''Next'' and this will get the Printer drivers Installed... Also go to ''Devices and Printers'' and ''Right Click'' on the Printer you installed, set it as a ''Default Printer''.... Also do these for the other computers...

4) That is all you need to do... This writeup is based on the fact that i assumed that all your computers are running on the ''Windows 7'' Platform and have Wireless capabilities... Also note that ''Windows 7 Home Basic or Starter'' cant create a Homegroup except if its on ''Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate''.....

5) Dont Mind my Typo.... I typed this off the top of ma head and i may miss or not explain a few details perfectly...

Cheers...[/b]

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Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by SeldomThere(m): 2:35pm On Apr 14, 2016

Give the printer an IP address and configure IP Printing on each computer to print to the printers IP address

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by ib22003(m): 2:45pm On Apr 14, 2016

CHISOMPHILIP:
Please am an IT student that just recently got employed in a firm as an IT worker...My department is just having one printer which like 4 of us is using but I don't like the way we re always carring about the printer each time any of us wants to print.
Please I don't know if anyone in de haus can help me with the detail way of connecting the printer to the d/f PCs.

thanks

Call me on 08103234587 will explain to you. Am on the road can't type much

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Gboy12(m): 2:46pm On Apr 14, 2016

Now this is a simple on how to connect ur printer to D/computers
1. go to ur start button and click on printers and faxes(Not the computer that the printer is attached to)
2. Click on add printer
3. click on a network printer attached to another printer (i.e if the computers are well networked)
4. it will display list of printers, then u look for the printer and click next
5. turn on files and printers and walla u cn printer without carrying the printer about..............

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Fulaman198(m): 4:08pm On Apr 14, 2016

satmaniac:

Salam, in an sami dama dinga tunawa da dalibanka na JAVA. A wuni lafiya.

I'll update the Java thread soon

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Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Richnero(m): 5:32pm On Apr 14, 2016

masterblogger:
Very easy, don't follow all these long processes this guys are giving you.

You don't need Internet, ethernet, Wan, LAN, Ip address etc.

Just a simple 30 secs step.

Thanks, you are welcome

Well done

Receive sense

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by masterblogger(m): 5:38pm On Apr 14, 2016

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Whats that suppose to mean, how can you insinuate that am taking weed. Don't try it again. Thanks, well done

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by masterblogger(m): 5:39pm On Apr 14, 2016

Richnero:
Receive sense

Meaning? Don't try it again

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by flightz(f): 6:39pm On Apr 14, 2016

CHISOMPHILIP:
Please am an IT student that just recently got employed in a firm as an IT worker...My department is just having one printer which like 4 of us is using but I don't like the way we re always carring about the printer each time any of us wants to print.
Please I don't know if anyone in de haus can help me with the detail way of connecting the printer to the d/f PCs.

thanks

Your English is extremely poor! Learn!

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by charlsecy(m): 9:45pm On Apr 14, 2016

masterblogger:
Very easy, don't follow all these long processes this guys are giving you.

You don't need Internet, ethernet, Wan, LAN, Ip address etc.

Just a simple 30 secs step.

Thanks, you are welcome

Well done

Don't leave the OP more confused than he was before your response!

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by justmenoni: 7:53am On Apr 15, 2016

WiFi is your best bet...my phone,gamr,PC are all connected to my WiFi just as my printer

Re: How Do I Connect One Printer To Different Computers? by Zitech(m): 2:57pm On Apr 15, 2016

CHISOMPHILIP:
I know it has to be networked, just asking for a detailed way of doing it

Firstly make sure all systems use same Workgroup name. Secondly It must be networked. Connect to one printer. Then On Printer properties in the Primary System, which is the one the printer is connected.to, Share the printer. Then go to other systems and Go to Printers and Faxes, choose add a printer and Choose a Network printer attached to another system, Make sure u know the system name. Once it display you'd see the printer just click and then it would he connected

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