2 pc to 1 printer

[CarriesPC]

I hope this is the right place to post this question.
I have the main PC running WindowsXP Pent III and then the 2nd one running Windows2000 Pent I.
I would like to have them both use the same printer which is a HP deskjet 3520. Is this even possible? and if so how?
Thanks for any advice.

[liam858]

I made you a new thread here: http://discussions.virtualdr.com/sho...85#post1029085 as you revived a 5 year old thread.


Liam

[Jawsh]

Hmmmm I looked at the post Liam gave you and it isnt really a very good description of what you need to do in my opinion.

Here is what I would do! I would buy a HUB or a Router (and if you have a high-speed internet connection that uses a RJ-45 jack, it will help even more). Buy some patch cables and run each computer to the Hub/Router. Keep the printer hooked to one computer.

When you go into to install a new printer, you should choose "Network Printer" and choose the printer on the list that you want to install drivers for.

The cheaper way to do it is if you buy a long cross-over cable and directly hook the two machines together it can work too, but you would need another NIC for your internet access, unless you use a modem. Install the printer as said above.


Hope this helps~