[SOLVED] Two PCs, One Printer

[SuzeC]

Can I connect two desktop computers to a Samsung ML-1740 laser printer if I use separate cables, one via a parallel and one an optical?

 

[USAFRet]

Can I connect two desktop computers to a Samsung ML-1740 laser printer if I use separate cables, one via a parallel and one an optical?

Don't see why not.

 

[kanewolf]

Can I connect two desktop computers to a Samsung ML-1740 laser printer if I use separate cables, one via a parallel and one an optical?

Your inputs are USB and parallel. I think you could use both to different computers, but I am not sure. Have you checked to see if your router supports a USB printer? That would allow your entire network to use the printer.

 

[carocuore]

Your inputs are USB and parallel. I think you could use both to different computers, but I am not sure. Have you checked to see if your router supports a USB printer? That would allow your entire network to use the printer.

This or you could share the printer via a home network if the computers are using Windows.

 

[SuzeC]

My newer PC would support a WiFi connected printer. I read the instructions on how to do that. I'm much more comfortable dealing with hardware than I am configuring firmware. Or maybe I mean software. Not sure the Samsung printer has WiFi capability.

 

[SuzeC]

Your inputs are USB and parallel. I think you could use both to different computers, but I am not sure. Have you checked to see if your router supports a USB printer? That would allow your entire network to use the printer.

I looked at the Samsung ML-1740 online, at the back, and it looks like it has an optical port. The printer sits in a low bookcase, PITA to pull it out to look but I will.

OK, I looked and the port I thought was an optical has a male plug that's small and kind of square. Is that considered a USB? The parallel is available. Is a very old parallel cable suitable?

 

[USAFRet]

I looked at the Samsung ML-1740 online, at the back, and it looks like it has an optical port. The printer sits in a low bookcase, PITA to pull it out to look but I will.

OK, I looked and the port I thought was an optical has a male plug that's small and kind of square. Is that considered a USB? The parallel is available. Is a very old parallel cable suitable?

While that port may look like "optical", it is a USB port.

Samsung ML-1740 review: Samsung ML-1740

The petite Samsung ML-1740 has the right price for a home-office laser printer, as long as you plan to pair it with only one computer.

www.cnet.com

Interface Parallel, USB

 

[SuzeC]

While that port may look like "optical", it is a USB port.

Samsung ML-1740 review: Samsung ML-1740

The petite Samsung ML-1740 has the right price for a home-office laser printer, as long as you plan to pair it with only one computer.

www.cnet.com

Interface Parallel, USB

Thank you for the clarification.