Wireless Printer?

Mr Jones · 27 Aug 2006 at 16:47

I'm wondering if there's any way I can share my current HP PSC1350 printer wirelessly between my MacBook and my PC?

I've got a NetGear DG834G (v2) Wireless router, a USB wireless dongle for my PC and a Macbook - what other items do I need to set it up?

Sultan of Ping · 27 Aug 2006 at 16:59

Hi there, I believe the only extra piece of hardware you'll need will be a wireless print server. Most manufacturers of networking hardware have on in their range.

Mr Jones · 27 Aug 2006 at 18:29

Thanks!
Although they are quite expensive

- £70 for a netgear one...

Any other inexpensive alternatives to a print server?

Edit: That Linksys WPS54G for £60 sounds better than the netgear but still, £60

Baplad · 27 Aug 2006 at 18:37

The only other suggestion would be to connect it up to your pc and share it accross the network, but if that isnt an option then you are looking to spend around £50 for a wireless print server, even wired print servers are about £30 i think.

xirokx · 27 Aug 2006 at 18:40

Is the MACbook and PC on the same network?

If yes then all ya have to do is connect your printer to lets say the PC and then share the printer..

So at the moment im assuming your setup goes like this :

pc - router - internet

mac (connects wirelessly) - router - internet

However both being on the same network?

If the printer is not connected to the PC then unfortunately u will require a printer server..

Mr Jones · 27 Aug 2006 at 18:46

My setup is indeed PC-Router-Internet, with the Macbook connecting wirelessly to the router - same network.

So I can share the printer? How can I set it up? If my PC is off, I assume I cannot print via the macbook?

xirokx · 27 Aug 2006 at 18:56

if your printer is off you can print using the macbook because you have a router..

Yes you can share the printer..

do you have MSN messenger? if yes add me I dont mind helping you out

Should have you up n running in 5 - 10mins

Mr Jones · 27 Aug 2006 at 19:03

Thanks...
please do add me - xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Edit:
Oh, this helped
http://www.macosxhints.com/article.php?story=20051204134420783&lsrc=osxh

I'm using a mate's iBook to test first - waiting for my Macbook delivery. Looks like I can re-arrange my bedroom's workstation to my lower floor study.

Thanks for the help guys, will update if it works properly.

xirokx · 27 Aug 2006 at 19:28

Nice find...

seems like you dont need my help great easy to follow instructions

if you get stuck then holla at us...

goodluck