Networking a usb-only printer?

Ocean

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so this is the setup:

wireless linksys router has two computers, A and B, hardwired to it.
computer A has a usb-only printer connected to it.

i would like computer B to also print to the usb-only printer.
what are my options?
 
Share the printer.

Goto explorer, type:
"\\{computerwith the printer's name}" without the quotes.

There should be a folder labeled printers.

Right click on your printer inside, and click connect.
 
Print server is best. Unless you want PC-A to be on 24-7 for PC- B to print off it.. :D
 
It depends on the router you have as to what options you have.
For example, some Linksys routers have a print server built in.
 
computer A will be on all the time.

the linksys router is one of the newer ones, wrt160n or wrt54g2, i wont find out until monday.
 
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