Original post KVM switch

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All ok now (nearly Kvm switch ok Ethernet connecting box ok
now what about the one printer,can this be operated from either PC?

[ChuckFickens]

yes you connect it to one computer and share it over the network so the other can print to it.

It works well but obviously the computer the printer is physically connected to has to be switched on if you want to print to it

on the computer the printer is connected to install the software for the printer then select start > setting > printers and faxes and right click on the printer and select sharing and put a tick in share this printer and give it a share name.

Then on the other computer goto printers again and add a new printer, and on the add printer wizard select network printer and browse the network for the printer, it should find it and install the drivers automatically.

You can then print to that printer using either computer.

[ACtheTROLL]

do I remember you are on a BT home hub?

Assuming it's a USB printer - plug it in to the usb slot on the back of the hub
hen follow the insructions
http://hubbub.labs.bt.com/?pagename=viewpost&i d=1802

install the printer on each machine ...
I've never had a printer that won't
(also works for USB HDDs - instructions on same site)

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Thx fellas You always help a girl in trouble,great stuff
ty again