Re: Connecting 2nd PC to printer


"rwap" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Blair wrote:
I have a laptop connected via a USB connecter.
It is also connected to the Intenet via a router
My desktop is also connected to the Internet via the router. At present
the
desktop cannot access the printer as I don't know what the path should
be.
The printer driver is installed on the desktop
How do I establish the correct path to specify?
Blair

Hi - as the printer is not connected to the router, you need to ensure
that you set up a home network so that the two computers can see each
other on the network. You will then be able to specify that the
printer should be shared and if you go through the Add Printer wizard,
you can specify to find a network printer - this should help.

Rich

URL: http://www.internetbusinessangels.com
Thanks for your help. I now realise that my real problem is that I have not
got a working network.
At one stage I could access my laptop from my desktop but not the other way
round
My printer is connected to my laptop
But in trying to alter settings all I have now done is acheiving no network
at all.
I find there are so many settings which might cause trouble that I an
confused.
Blair


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