How can I use a printer that is connected to a computer and use it with a laptop.?
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set-up wireless connection
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I suggest you to share the printer by installing the printer on the Desktop, After installing the printer in the shared mode, I suggest you to install the printer in the shared mode and your issue should be resolved.\nI will provide you the steps:\nI am providing the steps for the XP..\n\nPerform the steps below to install the software on the Host comptuer in windows XP:\n\n\n1. Turn on the host computer \n\n2. Click Start, ControlPanel, Printers and Faxes. \n\n3. Click Add a Printer, then click Next. \n\n4. Choose LocalPrinter as the printer connection and then click Next. \n\n5. Select LPT1 or USB depending upon the cable and port used. Click Next. \n\n6. Click Have Disk. \n\n7. Insert the HP Deskjet 6500 series printer software into the CD-ROM drive. \n\n8. Click Browse. \n\n9. Move to the appropriate language folder in the CD-ROM . Example: for the English language move to enu&#92;driver&#92;win2k_xp. \n\n10. Click Open, then click OK to close the Install From Disk dialog box. \n\n11. Click Next. \n\n12. Accept the default name for the printer (recommended) or enter a new name. To use this printer as the default printer, click Yes, otherwise click No. \n\n13. Click Next. \n\n14. Click Share name and type the desired name for the printer on the network. \n\n15. Click Next. \n\n16. Type the location of the printer and any additional comments, and then click Next. \n\n17. To print a test page, click Yes, otherwise, click No, then click Next. \n\n18. Click Finish. \n\n\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307847\n\nPerform the steps below to install the printer on Client computers:\n\n1. Click Start, then printers and faxes.\n\n2. Double-click AddPrinter, then click Next. \n\n3. Choose Network printer as the printer connection, then click Next. \n\n4. Enter the path or queue name of the printer. For example, type: &#92;&#92;HostComputerName&#92;PrinterName or &#92;&#92;ServerName&#92;QueueName \n\nOr \n\n5. Click Browse to browse the Network Neighborhood to locate the print server and printer. \n\n6. Click Next. \n\n7. Click HaveDisk, and insert the HP Deskjet Series Printer Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. \n\nNOTE: If the CD-ROM autoplays and starts an installation program, exit that program before continuing. \n\n8. Click Browse. Browse to the hpfxxxx.inf file in your desired language where XXXX is the printer model Name\n\n9. It will be in Enu/Drivers/Win2K_XP on the CD that shipped along the printer\n\n10. Click OK to close the Opendialog box. \n\n11. Click OK to close the InstallFromDisk dialog box, then click Next. \n\n12. Either accept the default printer name (the default printer name is recommended) or enter a printer name for the network printer on the computer, then click Finish.
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You need to buy a printer with wireless network capability.
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yes ... set up a workgroup .. then you will be able to print wirelessly ... and another thing ... its a LAPTOP ... but ... make sure your printer is network capable ... have fun ...
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Yes you can.\n\nThe easiest way is probably to get a router with network printer capabilities.  This will enable you to hook the printer directly to the router, and access it from any computer on the network.\n\nIf you use a laser printer (like an HP), you can also get a network card for it.  Then you simply hook it to the router like any other computer, and again access it remotely.
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The following are some useful links for how to make a wireless network work for you and how to make that darn printer print on a wireless network:\n\n-http://tinyurl.com/cyoc6             From Bleeping Computer\n-http://tinyurl.com/7s4mq             From Microsoft\n-http://tinyurl.com/8kauj             From Linksys\n-http://tinyurl.com/cr8tb             From Linksys
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check the data cable \nif it not work in another printer remove it \nand if it work the check ur drivers \nif u dont have the driver u can dowload it from \nwww.driverguide.com\nusername:drivers\npass.: all
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Same as anywhere else.  Install a printer, share it.
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nope, a USB wireless adapter can only be used for a PC. the USB connection of a printer is NOT a wireless communication but a simple serial connection. you need either a wireless router with a built-in print server or a standalone wireless print server.\n\nrouter with integrated print server\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833127170\nstandalone wireless print server\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833124064
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I found the link below which basically says to access your locally connected printer on usb via the net use command in dos.  Then you can redirect LPT1 to the printer.  Very clever.
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on the bottom of ur printer is the item code.. goto hp then log onto support.. search for ur item. u should be able to see an illustrated pic on the web too after ur search. simply download the driver.. most printers today are plug and play should not give prob if u use usb..
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That particular printer connects to the computer by way of a parallell cable. The parallell port on the back of your computer is shaped like the monitor port, but it is longer. Go to Start > Control Panel > Printers. Double-click Add New Printer, or select it from the list on the left side of the screen (in Windows XP). This will start the Add New Printer Wizard. If your printer is not listed (it should be listed if you have Windows XP), or if you have the installation CD for the printer, click Have Disk and install that driver and software.\n\nWhen the installation wizard tells you to, connect the printer to the computer. Then, finish the installation, and you should be ready to print.
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YOU NEED A WIFI PRINTSERVER\n\nWireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0\n \n  Share up to two printers with everyone on your network -- works with most parallel and USB (1.1 or 2.0) printers \nConnects your printers directly to the network by 10/100 wired Ethernet or 54Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) \nNo need to dedicate a PC to print server chores \nRemotely administered through your web browser, SNMP, or the included utility
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It depends on what operating system you are using.  Assuming Windows XP or Windows 2000, the most common, here's what you need to do.\n\nLog on to the computer which acts as the network server for your wireless network.  This computer must have Administrator level access to the operating system.\n\n1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. \n2. Double-click Internet Options. On the Connections tab, select your connection, and then click Settings. \n3. Click Properties, click the Networking tab, and then enable or disable the appropriate features, i.e. make sure the Print and File sharing option is active.\n\nDuring the setup of the Print and Filesharing function, you will need to name your printer.  Make sure to note what name you use, because when you go back to your wireless laptop and try to connect to the printer, you will need to provide the laptop with the printer name.\n\nAfter you have activated Printer and Filesharing on the network server, go back to your wireless laptop.\n\nAgain, get to the networking tab in Internet Settings, and set up your printer. That's where you'll provide the laptop with the printer name.  It'll try to connect through the WAN, and you should be able to print.\n\nIf you have any trouble, refer to Windows Help files, and type "Printer and Filesharing" in the search window.  \n\nGood luck.
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ok we got a few steps here.\n\n1) go to your windows pc. sit down open control panel and printer preferances.  share your printer. \n\n2) go to your mac. google the drivers for that printer. download install. then go to system preferances>printers and faxes>setup printers. a little screen will open click add printer then you can add it by using windows printer option or ip printing option.
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******IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DISK\n\n1) Connect the printer cable to the appropriate port on your computer according to the printer manufacturer's instructions. \n\n2) Plug the power cord of the printer into a wall outlet and turn the printer on. \n\n3) Open Printers and Faxes. \n\n4)Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer to open the Add Printer Wizard, and then click Next. \n\n5)Click Local printer or stand-alone network printer, clear the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer check box, and then click Next. \n\n6) Most computers use a parallel port (LPT1) to send information to a printer that's directly attached to the computer. So in the Use the following port list, click LPT1: (Recommended Printer Port), and then click Next. Some plotters, however, may connect to the computer through one of the serial (COM) ports. If that's the case for you, click one of the serial (COM) ports. \n\n7) Follow the directions that appear. \nWhen you are finished, the printer appears in Printers and Faxes. If you want to print a test page, first make sure your printer is turned on and ready to print.
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u done the 1st step that u shared the printer in the local computer\nthen open the 2nd computer and open the computer which have the printer \nthen right click on the printer then press install\nthat's all \nu'll c the printer in ur computer \nthen u can print ;)