Today we'll talk about how you install the printer.Just I want to tell you that there are two most common ways to connect it to a computer in the home network.The first option - to connect the device directly to one of the computers, followed by the opening of access for all users of the network.In a second embodiment installs the printer on the network as an independent unit.
Although we look at both the connection in detail, in any case, before installing it is necessary to study carefully the documentation that is attached to the device manufacturer.
If you recently started working with a computer, and installing a network printer in Windows 7 you need, in any case, I recommend to get acquainted with the general principles of adjustment of the device.
So, if you fit the first way (it is the easiest) connect the device to your home network, then you have to connect it via cable to a computer and make a total for all the programs with the help of the operating system.Installing the printer on this end, it will be called general.
advantage of this connection method is that since it is possible to install any USB-printing device.But in addition to the benefits, there is also a drawback.It is the computer to which the printer was installed, should always be included, otherwise the rest of the devices will not be able to get access to it.
fair to say that in earlier releases of operating systems Vindous setting such a general printer caused some difficulties.But Vindous 7 has a new feature that significantly simplifies this process.It is called "home group."
When you configure the network as a home group, then all printers, as well as some of the files will automatically be shared.If you do not know how to set up a group home, I recommend you read the relevant material on the subject.
If you have already set up a homegroup, and other devices needed to access the shared printer, check with the relevant regulations.
Themselves network printers - devices that are designed to connect directly to a network as stand-alone.In the old days they were used only in large offices.Now, however, manufacturers produce more laser and inkjet devices that can work in peace in your home network.This is a great advantage that is, in such case, the device is always available.
Installing the printer may be wired or wireless.Wired printers have a special port, by means of which the connection to the hub or router.But wireless printers can be connected to the network via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.It is worth noting that the majority of modern devices allow to perform both wired and wireless connections.Learn it can be in the documentation that comes with the printer.
