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All-In-One printer/scanner/copier

pontifex

pontifex

Lifer
I have a an older Canon Pixma MP500 all-in-one printer and I need to use it on at least 2 computers, maybe 3 in the house. It is USB only so if I want to use it on different PCs, I have to move it and plug it in.

Now, I have a router that has USB ports and will work as a print server and I got it printing via the network but I also need to be able to scan. I cannot scan this way because I guess it can't find the scanner driver or something? I guess it can't tell that the scanner is on the network.

Is there a way to get to to work over the network or do I need to buy a networked printer?

If i have to get a networked prnter, can anyone recommend an all in one printer that has either wireless or an rj45 port, but isn't very expensive? Like less than $75.
 
Have you tried installing the AIO printer as a network deviced in EACH computer? Each machine will access it through the network, but they each will have the necessary drivers, especially for scanning.
 
corkyg said:
Have you tried installing the AIO printer as a network deviced in EACH computer? Each machine will access it through the network, but they each will have the necessary drivers, especially for scanning.
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hmm....i went to test it again to tell you what the error was and it actually worked this time.


so i guess I don't need a new printer.
 
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