printing at home on 2 pc setup

payyourtoll · 10-11-2004, 08:51 AM

need a lil help here. We have 2 computers at home, one wireless laptop and another desktop with a printer connected to it. I need to be able to print to that printer from the laptop. The laptop is XP and the desktop is 2000 sp3. Some have told me to create a workgroup (which I tried but must have failed), others tell me to create a domain.

what is the easiest way to do this?

thanks

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jacksonpt · 10-11-2004, 08:56 AM

Are the 2 machines networked yet? If so, just share the printer so the laptop can see it. Piece of cake. If not, you'll need to network them. Pretty easy to do with a hub or router (whichever suits your needs, probably based on your ISP).

payyourtoll · 10-11-2004, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacksonpt

Are the 2 machines networked yet? If so, just share the printer so the laptop can see it. Piece of cake. If not, you'll need to network them. Pretty easy to do with a hub or router (whichever suits your needs, probably based on your ISP).

nope, they are not networked (one can't see the other). I guess I would need some info on how to do this as well

t009166 · 10-11-2004, 09:06 AM

yes, each compuyter needs to be joined to the same workgroup, and you need to make sur ethat the printer connected to one of the computers is shared out

**Yoda** · 10-11-2004, 09:10 AM

Could use a wireless router with print server in it. Then both computers don't have to be on.

***Corey*** · 10-11-2004, 03:00 PM

Real easy to do, as my 3 PCs at home are all networked via Netgear 614 "wired" router.

Two PCs have XP Pro, while the laptop runs 98.

1. With the main PC click on My Network Places on the desktop.
http://www.pnw4runners.com/temp2/network1.jpg

From there you can run the wizard and setup a name for your workgroup on your main PC.
All PCs must use the same network name.

Run the wizard on all the PCs connected to your router.

Since one of mine is running Win 98, I have to take the XP CD and put it in the 98 PC and run the wizard from the CD.

After all the PCs are on the same workgroup, you can then go to the laptop and go to the Add Printers from the Control Panel, or the same My Network Places.
Not sure if your Win 2000 is like XP, but I am sure you can find the area to do it.

All you have to do is tell the laptop that you want to print to the printer that is connected to your desktop PC.
You must first right click the icon for your printer on your main PC and select share it.

Hope this helps, it is the way I set mine up.

payyourtoll · 10-12-2004, 05:25 AM

thanks Corey, this should be enough for me to get it done

ldivinag · 10-12-2004, 04:40 PM

$50 and get a simple WIRED print server.

plug that into the router and let it DHCP, then connect via TCPIP printing.

it's built into win2k and xp. 9x/me you need a seperate program... GRRRRRRRR

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Real easy to do, as my 3 PCs at home are all networked via Netgear 614 "wired" router. Two PCs have XP Pro, while the laptop runs 98. 1. With the main PC click on My Network Places on the desktop. http://www.pnw4runners.com/temp2/network1.jpg From there you can run the wizard and setup a name for your workgroup on your main PC. All PCs must use the same network name. Run the wizard on all the PCs connected to your router. Since one of mine is running Win 98, I have to take the XP CD and put it in the 98 PC and run the wizard from the CD. After all the PCs are on the same workgroup, you can then go to the laptop and go to the Add Printers from the Control Panel, or the same My Network Places. Not sure if your Win 2000 is like XP, but I am sure you can find the area to do it. All you have to do is tell the laptop that you want to print to the printer that is connected to your desktop PC. You must first right click the icon for your printer on your main PC and select share it. Hope this helps, it is the way I set mine up. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

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payyourtoll Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,467	thanks Corey, this should be enough for me to get it done __________________ Rob

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ldivinag Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: N37 39* W122 3* Posts: 1,428	$50 and get a simple WIRED print server. plug that into the router and let it DHCP, then connect via TCPIP printing. it's built into win2k and xp. 9x/me you need a seperate program... GRRRRRRRR __________________ leo d. stock 90 4runner

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t009166 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 66	yes, each compuyter needs to be joined to the same workgroup, and you need to make sur ethat the printer connected to one of the computers is shared out

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