connecting my wireless laptop to a printer

peeteruk · 08-17-2005, 08:03 PM

If anyone can help me out please

I have a modem that is connected to a router. a desktop computer with printer is connected with a printer to the router. the laptop computer is connected to the router through wireless connection

i am trying to connect to the printer on the desktop. please help

cheers

mikejr · 08-17-2005, 08:48 PM

Share the printer via the PC it's connected to. For Windows, use file and print sharing, for Linux use CUPS or Samba (if the LT is Win)

peeteruk · 08-17-2005, 08:57 PM

yes the printer icon shows the shared folder sign the hand. but the problem is trying to connect the laptop (wireless) to the desktop. or how to find the connection to the desktop

mikejr · 08-17-2005, 09:17 PM

First, find the IP of the PC that's doing the printer sharing - then on the laptop (or PC you want to print from), Hit Start -> Run and type \\IPADDRESS replaceing IPADDRESS with the actual address. The backslashes tell it to open via file browser verssu http. You should see a folder call Printers and Faxes, or something similar depending on what version of Windows it is...

peeteruk · 08-17-2005, 09:37 PM

it says the path is unrecognized

mikejr · 08-17-2005, 09:42 PM

Then you're not sharing it

Are you using XP? If so, right click on the printer and select Sharing.

Check "Share this Printer", make up a share name and click OK. Now try \\IPADDRESS\PRINTERNAME and give it a shot. If it still doesn't work, let me know and I'll try to find a little guide on Windows sharing and security

lynx6200 · 08-17-2005, 09:44 PM

what operating systems are you using on the computers? If they are both connected to the router, you can set up a LAN, and be able to share resources from one computer to the other. make sure each computer is set up with a name, and in the same workgroup. Windows XP has a wizard for setting up a home network.

mikejr · 08-17-2005, 09:47 PM

Beginners Guides: Printer Sharing on a Home Network http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.c...id=1596&page=1

peeteruk · 08-17-2005, 09:50 PM

no it still says pathway unregonized. iam just wondering how do you get the ip address of the computer maybe i got the wrong address. cheers

mikejr · 08-17-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by peeteruk

no it still says pathway unregonized. iam just wondering how do you get the ip address of the computer maybe i got the wrong address. cheers

You should be able to look at the DHCP settings in your router - otherwise tell me what version of Windows you're running and I'll tell you how to check.

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peeteruk New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	connecting my wireless laptop to a printer If anyone can help me out please I have a modem that is connected to a router. a desktop computer with printer is connected with a printer to the router. the laptop computer is connected to the router through wireless connection i am trying to connect to the printer on the desktop. please help cheers

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lynx6200 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NC Age: 26 Posts: 791	what operating systems are you using on the computers? If they are both connected to the router, you can set up a LAN, and be able to share resources from one computer to the other. make sure each computer is set up with a name, and in the same workgroup. Windows XP has a wizard for setting up a home network. __________________ [size=2][size=1][color=DarkGreen][color=Navy] CoolerMaster Case Asus A8N SLI- Deluxe AMD athlon 64 3400+ 1GB Ultra DDR ram XFX 7600 GT 256mb videe 230GB SATA HD Combo drive

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08-17-2005, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikejr Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 71	Share the printer via the PC it's connected to. For Windows, use file and print sharing, for Linux use CUPS or Samba (if the LT is Win)

08-17-2005, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
peeteruk New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	yes the printer icon shows the shared folder sign the hand. but the problem is trying to connect the laptop (wireless) to the desktop. or how to find the connection to the desktop

08-17-2005, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikejr Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 71	First, find the IP of the PC that's doing the printer sharing - then on the laptop (or PC you want to print from), Hit Start -> Run and type \\IPADDRESS replaceing IPADDRESS with the actual address. The backslashes tell it to open via file browser verssu http. You should see a folder call Printers and Faxes, or something similar depending on what version of Windows it is...

08-17-2005, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
peeteruk New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	it says the path is unrecognized

08-17-2005, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
mikejr Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 71	Then you're not sharing it Are you using XP? If so, right click on the printer and select Sharing. Check "Share this Printer", make up a share name and click OK. Now try \\IPADDRESS\PRINTERNAME and give it a shot. If it still doesn't work, let me know and I'll try to find a little guide on Windows sharing and security

08-17-2005, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikejr Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 34 Posts: 71	Beginners Guides: Printer Sharing on a Home Network http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.c...id=1596&page=1

08-17-2005, 09:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
peeteruk New Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 6	no it still says pathway unregonized. iam just wondering how do you get the ip address of the computer maybe i got the wrong address. cheers