can i operate two computers with one printer
1123431
Yes it works in order to do that., is very easy because it does not need configuration, only needs to select what PC is going to use the printer at this time.
1123432
You can operate one printer using two computers. However, you will need to use the provided manual switch to change the printing source computer.
1123433
Yes, absolutely...I have 2 computers connected to this. I labeled the buttons, one with a "T" for my husband and other with a "J" for me. Whenever I sit at my computer and want to print, I press the "J" button and it printed perfectly. Same for husband, press "T", it prints on his computer. It is great!! Highly recommend this!
1123434
Yes, you can. You will plug one computer in to PC1 and the other one in to PC2. There is a button on top of the switch that you will have to press to indicate which computer is printing.
2130754
If you are running a compatible Windows system, the printer should work fine.
1966397
Yes you can. Just plug the included cable to the machine and the other end to the computer's USB slot, click "Print" and voilá!
1246729
Yes you can, mine worked best with the USB cable. I got rid of the printer completely because the internal wi-fi card went bad.
2229657
Yes, the only other thing you will need are 3 printer cables 1 from box to printer and 1 for each computer to switch box. Item worked VERY well for me in both locations I set it up at.
1432669
you have to press the appropriate toggle switch to the corresponding computer you want to print from. It does not seem to detect it automatically.
731768
I have done both, but connecting with a printer will depend upon the printer you have. A keyboard is no real problem, and both should be able to connect at the same time.
78634
I don't see why not. When you connect them to the PC, the computer should automatically search for drivers and software for this printer/fax/copy machine. This is a Windows 7 machine, remember. That's the main reason I bought it, since Windows 8 had been out about a year, and I was unable to find a Win 7 machine in any of the stores (I did not want Windows 8). I believe you will be very happy with this computer! I know I am.
49302
Not directly. you can print via cloud print from another computer with a printer.
1580656
Actually, I wouldn't use it with anything more than one computer and immediate peripherals. I use it with a single desktop computer, monitor and large format inkjet printer. Because the printer (HP 1050c plotter) is only on standby the majority of the time it really doesn't draw much power and doesn't actually use much even when printing. That avoids potential headaches should the power fail during printing. Otherwise the larger the UPS relative to your system the more operating time you will have during a power outage. :o)
2074128
I haven't had any experience with multifunction printers and this device. Based on the setup I have done in the past I believe it should work. My advice to you would be to look and see if your printer model also comes in a model with a network connection. If there is a model like yours but with a network connection then setup will be easy.
356698
Yes you can. At my office we are all networked together, so we can all use each others printers.
1748681
Yes. You can connect the computer and printer to a WIRED Ethernet network. If you don't need to share the printer, just connect the computer to the printer with the USB cable included.
1269184
Yes. The computer has plenty of USB ports, which is how I connect my printer.
1822064
Open System Preferences-Internet& Network-Sharing-Firewall. Allow printer sharing on both computers.
507394
I own 2 of these. I use a laptop for work that travels with me. I only installed the software once and both identical printers in 2 different locations work perfectly
299703
All printers have to have software (drivers) available for the computer that is using them. That isn't tied to the computer hardware, but to the Operating System. If you are running Windows 7, or 8, or even XP, I think you'd be Ok. Same for Apple IOS.