Problem with printing on Local Network

Question

I was wondering if there was any way to use my printer (that is on a network of 2 Dell PC's, cable modem, Linksys router) without having to turn both PC's on? Currently I have a Dim 4300 which I originally had with my printer (Lexmark) connected to. I still have the same setup but have recently added a Dim 2400 to it via the Linksys router. Whenever I print from the Dim 2400, I have to turn on the Dim 4300 and log on under someone's name in order for the printer to work for the Dim 2400. Is there anything I can do to just be able to turn on the Dim 2400 and print straight from it? Any help will be greatly appreciated.....Thank you. (I am running Windows XP and Zone Alarm Pro on both PC's, also, the printer is connected directly to the Dim 4300)   Message Edited by rica101 on 04-14-2004 05:10 PM

jwatt · Answer

If the Lexmark has no built-in Ethernet device, you could buy a network print server - Ethernet to the LAN, parallel or USB to the printer. Here's a sampling from Linksys. You may have some difficulty if the printer software has fancy status-monitoring features. Sometimes those features don't play well with network-connected printers.

Jim

rica101 · Answer

Thank You very much for that bit of info. It did help me out and led me to do more reading on it. For now, I think my Dim 4300 will just have to be the print server. Thanks Again!!!

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