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Sharing a printer between a Mac and a PC with a wireless router????
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Laauuren
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Mar 25, 2003, 12:07 AM
 
I have a desktop computer running Windows XP. It is plugged in to my Sumsung ML-1210 printer with a USB cord, and it is also connected to my Netgear wireless router with an ethernet cable. I also have a 12'' Powerbook with an airport card. Is it possible to print wirelessly from my laptop? How might I go about doing this? Any ideas?

I read a previous post, but my printer is not listed on Print Gimp, and I have NO idea what SMb is.

Any suggestions? This stuff is way over my head.
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Mar 25, 2003, 12:17 AM
 
Originally posted by Laauuren:
I have a desktop computer running Windows XP. it is plugged in to my Sumsung ML-1210 printer with a USB cord, and it is also connected to my Netgear wireless router with an ethernet cable. I also have a Powerbook laptop with an airport card. Can I create a network that would allow me to print wirelessly from my laptop? How might I go about doing this? Any ideas?
share the printer then use SMB Printing. I use Gimp-Print drivers to print to my NEC LaserPrinter than is connected to my w2k server.
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Mar 25, 2003, 07:54 AM
 
Yes, you can do this with Gimp-Print. There are instructions with Gimp-Print and you should be able to find a driver that works with your printer. For example, I have a Brother MFC that isn't supported but I managed to get it to work using HP LaserJet III drivers.
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