could you do?

[Marty1a]

Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
other USB to the same printer???

Martin

 

[Safetymom123]

Yes it is possible. Many people do that.

 

[Marty1a]

Yes it is possible. Many people do that.

So I wont blow something up then!?

Martin

 

[SleeperMan]

Yes it is possible. Many people do that.

I've heard otherwise, though...but never tried, so i can't say.
What happens when both computers try to print at the same time?

 

[Marty1a]

I've heard otherwise, though...but never tried, so i can't say.
What happens when both computers try to print at the same time?

No I wouldn't be printing to the printer at the same time - just want to
share a printer with a pc and IBook - both Mac & pc are linked via crossover
cable to share internet & files - but can't seem to get the printers to
share so this is the other way of doing it?

Martin

 

[Tim Puffett]

Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
other USB to the same printer???

Depends on printer, it has to support autoswitching between interfaces.

 

[Tim Puffett]

Epson 830 photo

Dunno! - try giving Epson a ring on Mon.

 

[Marty1a]

Is it possible to connect 2 pcs to one printer one via parallel and the
other USB to the same printer???

Martin

Yep been on with Epson it can be done!

Thanks all

Martin

 

[Deathwalker]

Yep been on with Epson it can be done!

Thanks all

Martin

don't bother with two interfaces just make one machine the print server
Ian Lincoln Independent I.T Consultant