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Multiple Printers on a home PC

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by PantherPaul, Dec 20, 2003.

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  1. Dec 20, 2003 at 5:04 PM #1
    PantherPaul

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    I just bought a All in One printer (HP 2410) but want to still us my other printer as the primary printer. I am using Windows XP Professional. What do I have to buy to be able to hook both printers to my computer. A switch of some sort so that the PC sees both printers. I am sure I can make the initial printer as the default printer
     
  2. Dec 20, 2003 at 6:08 PM #2
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    just plug them both in. I think the newer hp's are all usb now. go into control panel and click on printers and make one the default.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2003 at 6:56 PM #3
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    yeah, what Dave said.....

    you can share those printers too, so any computer on the network would have access to both printers as well, even wireless
     
  4. Dec 20, 2003 at 8:20 PM #4
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    We got our all-in-one on parallel, and the other on USB. I'd have them both on USB if I could spare the ports.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2003 at 9:20 PM #5
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    got a PCI slot available? add a 4 port card for $20

    I don't recommend a USB hub though
     
  6. Dec 20, 2003 at 9:35 PM #6
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    What's the printer that's not the 2410? That 2410 is pretty badass, I cant imagine why you wouldnt want it as your primary.
     
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    I just might do that if we add anything else. I'm holding out for a new PC.:D
     
  8. Dec 22, 2003 at 6:41 AM #8
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    Why?
     
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  10. Dec 22, 2003 at 8:52 AM #10
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    Some USB devices rely on USB alone for power, like flash card readers, ir digital cameras. Anytime you daisey chain a signal, it weakens. It can also slow down your printing, and even cause printing to fail, or print incomplete. If your using USB 2.0, don't expect to see advertised transfer speeds either. Burning DVD's or CD's through a USB hub and also cause failures.

    You want a solid connection. A hub is like sharing a water hose basically.

    Look on the box or in the manual of any USB device, hubs are not recommended.
     
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