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Connecting Multiple Computers to One Printer
Connecting multiple computers to one printer can be a cost - effective and convenient solution, especially in office or home - office settings.
If you have a network - enabled printer, the process is relatively simple. First, connect the printer to your local network, either through a wired Ethernet connection or a wireless Wi - Fi connection. On each computer that you want to connect to the printer, follow the steps for adding a network printer. For Windows computers, as mentioned before, go to "Settings" > "Devices" > "Printers & scanners" and add the printer. For Mac computers, go to "System Preferences" > "Printers & Scanners" and add the printer. Since the printer is on the network, each computer can access it as long as they are on the same network.
In some cases, if you have a non - network printer, you can still share it among multiple computers. On the computer that the printer is physically connected to, you need to enable printer sharing. In Windows, go to "Control Panel" > "Devices and Printers", right - click on the printer, and select "Sharing". Then, select the option to share the printer and give it a share name. Other Windows computers on the network can then access the shared printer by going to "Network" in "File Explorer", finding the computer with the shared printer, and double - clicking on the printer icon. Mac computers can also access a shared Windows printer by using the "Add Printer" option in "System Preferences" and selecting the "Windows" tab to find the shared printer.
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