Hello everyone, I have a simple question.
My XP desktop and my Vista laptop are on the same network.
I share and print with my laptop wirelessly with no problem, but I was
wondering; when my desktop is turned off, I can't print from my laptop.
The printer goes offline.
Is there any way that I can print on my laptop without having to turn
on my desktop PC too?
Thanks for your help!


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missoz

Not certain but I think you have to install the printer software or at least
the printer drivers on each computer so your laptop knows how to talk to the
printer with the desktop turned off.

"missoz" wrote in message
...

Hello everyone, I have a simple question.
My XP desktop and my Vista laptop are on the same network.
I share and print with my laptop wirelessly with no problem, but I was
wondering; when my desktop is turned off, I can't print from my laptop.
The printer goes offline.
Is there any way that I can print on my laptop without having to turn
on my desktop PC too?
Thanks for your help!


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missoz

"Susan" wrote in message
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Not certain but I think you have to install the printer software or at
least the printer drivers on each computer so your laptop knows how to
talk to the printer with the desktop turned off.

I think you may be replying to a VERY OLD post.....

Gordon;1101464 Wrote:
"Susan" UCE@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:OaU2#rHEKHA.5780@xxxxxx
Not certain but I think you have to install the printer software or
at
least the printer drivers on each computer so your laptop knows how
to
talk to the printer with the desktop turned off. I think you may be replying to a VERY OLD post.....

I posted my question like an hour ago, why would you say it's old?!
Thanks Susan, I am downloading the driver now and will see if it works.
Thanks again!


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missoz

I don't think it will work unless all elements on the path to the
printer are online. You may print to "Microsoft XPS document" (which is
most likely one of your printer options) and then send it to the printer
when it is on-line. Alternatively, you could use doPDF ( 'PDF Converter
- Convert to PDF free with doPDF' (http://www.dopdf.com/) ) which will
act like a printer and can be selected in the printer window. It will
also store you print file for later printing (via Adobe or whatever .pdf
reader you have).


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whs

If your printer is shared through the desktop (i.e. connected directly to
the desktop by USB or a parallel cable), then the desktop must be on in
order to print from the laptop.

The alternative is an Ethernet capable printer that can be connected to
your network directly. If your printer does not have a built in Ethernet
port, you can buy a print server. Ethernet capable printers and print
servers may support wired and/or wireless networking.
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"missoz" wrote in message
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Hello everyone, I have a simple question.
My XP desktop and my Vista laptop are on the same network.
I share and print with my laptop wirelessly with no problem, but I was
wondering; when my desktop is turned off, I can't print from my laptop.
The printer goes offline.
Is there any way that I can print on my laptop without having to turn
on my desktop PC too?
Thanks for your help!


--
missoz

"missoz" wrote in message
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Gordon;1101464 Wrote:
"Susan" UCE@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:OaU2#rHEKHA.5780@xxxxxx
Not certain but I think you have to install the printer software or
at
least the printer drivers on each computer so your laptop knows how
to
talk to the printer with the desktop turned off. I think you may
be replying to a VERY OLD post.....

I posted my question like an hour ago, why would you say it's old?!
Thanks Susan, I am downloading the driver now and will see if it works.
Thanks again!


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missoz

Since you say you can already print from the laptop when the desktop is on,
you already have the driver. Downloading it again won't address your
problem.

GTS;1101630 Wrote:
"missoz" wrote in message
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Gordon;1101464 Wrote:
"Susan" UCE@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:OaU2#rHEKHA.5780@xxxxxx
I posted my question like an hour ago, why would you say it's
old?!
Thanks Susan, I am downloading the driver now and will see if it
works.
Thanks again!


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missoz Since you say you can already print from the laptop when the desktop
is on,
you already have the driver. Downloading it again won't address your
problem.

Yeah I know, I already thought of that so I canceled the download lol.
thks


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missoz

Yes, but you still need to install those drivers on each computer if you are
going to leave the other computers turned off. The printer drivers are not
installed in the wireless router. It sounds like your print problem is
getting so complicated there may not be any solution.

"missoz" wrote in message
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GTS;1101630 Wrote:
"missoz" wrote in message
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Gordon;1101464 Wrote:
"Susan" UCE@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:OaU2#rHEKHA.5780@xxxxxx
I posted my question like an hour ago, why would you say it's
old?!
Thanks Susan, I am downloading the driver now and will see if it
works.
Thanks again!


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missoz Since you say you can already print from the laptop when
the desktop
is on,
you already have the driver. Downloading it again won't address your
problem.

Yeah I know, I already thought of that so I canceled the download lol.
thks


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missoz

No, if the printer is physically connected to the desktop PC. If that is
the case, you can purchase a print server, and connect the print server to
your router, then connect the print server to the printer. Alternatively
you can purchase a wireless printer, which will not be physically attached
to either the router or the desktop PC.
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows


"missoz" wrote in message
...

Hello everyone, I have a simple question.
My XP desktop and my Vista laptop are on the same network.
I share and print with my laptop wirelessly with no problem, but I was
wondering; when my desktop is turned off, I can't print from my laptop.
The printer goes offline.
Is there any way that I can print on my laptop without having to turn
on my desktop PC too?
Thanks for your help!


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missoz