do i need a wireless printer?

lottyxx

i have a main desktop pc with printer connected and i have a wireless laptop that i would like to use the printer from ,how easy is it to set this up ? or do i need a wireless printer?

robt_2

You do not need a wireless printer unless you want to print from your laptop when the desktop is switched off.

It is very easy to do - right click the printer, properties, sharing.

lottyxx

robt wrote: »

You do not need a wireless printer unless you want to print from your laptop when the desktop is switched off.

It is very easy to do - right click the printer, properties, sharing.

i did do that and it wont print,main pc has xp ,laptop has vista..does that make a difference?

mattogier

Are you on the same workgroup?

When you set up each for the network you both need to be on the same workgroup - eg "LOTTYGROUP" - this usually defaults to MSHOME - not too sure how this is done in Vista though (Quite why they named it after an instant meal I'll never know)

lottyxx

mattogier wrote: »

Are you on the same workgroup?

When you set up each for the network you both need to be on the same workgroup - eg "LOTTYGROUP" - this usually defaults to MSHOME - not too sure how this is done in Vista though (Quite why they named it after an instant meal I'll never know)

how do i change the workgroup please?

Blacksheep1979

be far easier and cheaper to get a new router that will act as a print server than to buy a wireless printer.

Shermanator

To check that you are in the same workgroup

right Click "My Computer" then go to "Properties" and then click "Computer Name"

I think by default they will both be in a workgroup called "workgroup"

lottyxx

Shermanator wrote: »

To check that you are in the same workgroup

right Click "My Computer" then go to "Properties" and then click "Computer Name"

I think by default they will both be in a workgroup called "workgroup"

how do u do this on vista?

Shermanator

1. Click Start and click Control Panel.
2. Double click the system and Maintenance.
3. Click the Change Settings link.
4. Click the Change Button.

lottyxx

right thanks now they are on the same workgroup, now how do i print ,i have turned on the file and printer sharing...help please

totalsolutions

On the lappy,er, have you clicked on Add Printer, and then browse to the PC printer?