How to Connect to a Printer Remotely. Local printers connect to a computer via a port, such as a Universal Serial Bus, while remote printers connect through wireless technology or via a print ...

Shared Printer Connect the printer to one of the computers -- the desktop, if applicable -- via an A/B USB cable. Install to the computer the software that came with the device.

Sometimes connecting your Mac to a Windows shared printer may not work properly, in which case you can try using the LPD protocol instead.

Windows can easily share a printer with PCs and Macs, but Microsoft buried the controls several layers deep and in an unlikely location.

Most old printers connect using a parallel port on the computer. New printers can connect using a USB port, a network adapter built into the printer or, most recently, the wireless printer adapter.

Even if your printer pre-dates your computer or phone, they can still play nice together. Here's how to print from your wireless device with your not-wireless printer.

On Windows 11, you can set up a wired or Wi-Fi printer, and in this guide, I'll show you how, whether it's a new and modern or old printer.

To use it, you first need to add your printer to the PC if you haven't already. You can do this by plugging the printer in with a cable or connecting it to the same Wi-Fi network as your PC.

On my main computer, I'd like to have 2 printers (since I already have them) but they are both parallel and I only have 1 motherboard header for parallel. Any way to hook both these printers up at ...

Windows 10 no longer includes HomeGroup, but there are still many ways to share files and printers with network users, and in this guide, I’ll show you how.

Connecting your printer to WiFi has never been simpler, thanks to built-in features like WPS and manufacturer-specific apps. Whether you're using a wireless router or need to connect via WiFi ...