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We want to link 2 laptops to another that has a (working) printer installed. All laptops share an internet connection through a satellite link up, but not networked to each other. How can we print to the 1 printer by linking to the laptop with the printer installed?

The satellite system (Tachyon) uses an ethernet switch to allow hard wire connections.

Laptops are Windows based.

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Brief, practical plan that ties the replies together and fills missing steps. is trying to get two laptops to print via one machine; and pointed at sharing and IP-based printing. The next steps are: confirm how the printer is attached (USB to a host PC, or a printer with its own network port/IP), verify that all machines are actually on the same LAN (ping each other), and check whether the Tachyon box or switch is doing any client isolation. Those checks determine whether the printer must be shared from an always-on host or can be reached directly by IP.

Key setup and compatibility items to apply regardless of Windows version: the host (if sharing a USB printer) needs a fixed address or DHCP reservation so the UNC path does not change; the Windows firewall must allow File and Printer Sharing; a matching printer driver (x86 vs x64) must be installed on each client; and share permissions should include the group that will print (or Everyone for an open local LAN). For a network-capable printer, adding it on clients via its TCP/IP address avoids SMB sharing and usually works across OS versions.

Common failure points and quick troubleshooting: verify successful ping to the host/printer; check the Print Spooler service is running on the host; test a local print job on the host to rule out driver issues; try connecting from a client using the UNC path (\HostName\ShareName) or by adding a TCP/IP port; confirm the host stays powered on (USB-shared printers cannot print when the host is off). If reliability is required, consider a small external print server or a router with USB-printer support so printing does not depend on one laptop being online.

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Please share the printer which from installed the printer software, and u can setup all systems, like printers & Faxes add a printer a network.

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first check your printer is ip network printer other wise make share printer and put put ip in run make ok u can see there printer just right click and connect it is giving you small windows click yes

after you can check in printer and faxes windows

ok

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