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Ok, here is my situation:
I have a main desktop computer hooked up to a HP All-in-One printer. Works fine. I also have a laptop w/wireless capability that I use with my wireless router. The router also services the main desktop through one of its LAN ports. Also works fine. My question is, can I make my printer work from my laptop using a setup like this? I have tried using online tutorials and such, but have no success. I have a modest knowledge of computers and can follow directions. Essentially, I'd like to be able to work on my laptop upstairs, then print something and have it come off the printer downstairs next to the main system. Any help is appreciated and I can provide more specifics if needed.
Thanks
edit: both computers are Windows XP
I have a main desktop computer hooked up to a HP All-in-One printer. Works fine. I also have a laptop w/wireless capability that I use with my wireless router. The router also services the main desktop through one of its LAN ports. Also works fine. My question is, can I make my printer work from my laptop using a setup like this? I have tried using online tutorials and such, but have no success. I have a modest knowledge of computers and can follow directions. Essentially, I'd like to be able to work on my laptop upstairs, then print something and have it come off the printer downstairs next to the main system. Any help is appreciated and I can provide more specifics if needed.
Thanks
edit: both computers are Windows XP