how do I get my laptop to print with the printer upstairs?
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If the printer upstairs is attached to another PC, then go to the Printers folder and make sure that you have 'SHARED' that printer, then you will probably have to install the printer drivers too, it will ask you if it is locally connected or on a network, choose network. the rest is plain sailing.\nOr you can walk upstairs and plug that printer into your usb port, AFTER installing the printer drivers.\nIf the upstairs printer is a networked printer - i.e. NOT attached to a PC, then on installing the printer driver it will again ask you if it is networked, and search for it.
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you have to share the printer on the computer it is attached to, and have either a network or workgroup defined.  this will vary by operating system, so search "printer sharing" in your computers' help documentation.  i recommend the workgroup solution, but i'm biased, as i'm using it personally, and found it very easy to setup.  in addition to the two comps with NICs and your printer, you'll also need a wireless router.  good luck!
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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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Assuming that the printer is connected to a desktop workstation, it needs to be shared before the laptop can use it. If you're running Microsoft operating systems, you'll also want both the desktop and the laptop in the same workgroup.\n\nAssuming you're using Windows XP...\n\nTo share the printer, right-click on the printer icon and select the "Sharing" tab. Click the "Share this printer" radio button and give the printer a share name. If you're running any Windows operating systems older than Windows 2000, keep the share name under 15 characters and don't use spaces.\n\nTo ensure both computers are in the same workgroup, open the Network Connections applet and select the "Advanced" menu. Select "Network Identification..." and click the "Change" button on the "Computer Name" tab of the System Properties window that opens up. Ensure the "Workgroup" radio button is selected in the "Member Of" box, then enter a workgroup name (15 characters or less). Click "OK" until all windows are closed and reboot the computer. Repeat the process on the other computer.\n\nOnce both computers are in the same workgroup and the printer is shared, you should be able to add a networked printer simply by using the "Add Printer..." wizard. Good luck!
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if i get you... you want to be able to be able to print from your desktop pc. From the desktop pc you right click on the printer and select sharing. and confirm the name you want the sharing to bear. then on the other pc (laptop) you go to start>settings>printers.. click on install printer and choose "network printer" if you have an already existing network you should be able to locate the shared printer on the desktop. choose it and go thru the wizard. with that you should be able to share your printer installed on the desktop on your laptop. Any other question is welcomed.
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Unplug the printer from the desktop plug it in the laptops printer or usb port put in the driver for the printer of the laptop and print.
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You can do it on the keypad on the front of the printer.  You don't have to do it at the computer.
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Restart your computer with your printer already on. If that doesn't work, re-install your printer drivers, be sure to follow the directions exactly.
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On the desktop that has the printer attached, go to Start>Printers and Faxes> then right click on the printer you want, select "sharing", then check the box that says "share this printer".
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Click start, go to printers and faxes, right click your printer, click properties, go to sharing tab, share your printer on your network, then your wife will add a printer on a network, when it is availble, after adding your printer, she can print whenever your computer is on. If necessary, you have to provide the driver.
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1- Go to Printers and faxes in Control Panel\n2- Click add a printer\n3- Click Next\n4- Select anetwork printer when asked\n5- in the next window select "Connect to this printer..."\n6- type in the IP\n7- Enjoy printing\n8- mark my answer as the best hahaha
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Remove all cables.\nPower down/SHUT OFF both your PC and Printer.\n\nRe-connect power cables. \nRe-connect printer cable to pc.\nMake sure all cables are plugged-in properly and are snugly-fit.\n\nTurn on Printer FIRST.\nThen Turn On PC.\n\nHope this works.\nGOOD LUCK!
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try printing in landscape, see if that helps.\nlet me know if you need directions.
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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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Wow alot of helpful answers here.\n\n If you have windows XP you have to Printer sharing see help in windows XP for more details.
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Use the Print Dialog Box object.  You should be able to select a manual printer tray.
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yes reset settings in printers and reinstall drivers or update them