If
you have more than one computer and want to connect both of them to the same
printer then you can do it by using a peripheral switch. This switch can be
used to access the printer from any of the computers.
There are various ways in which you can connect your printer to more than one
PC. You can either install a peripheral switch for local printers or connect to
a PC using a USB cable or you can set up a Home group in order to share a
wireless printer with both PCs on the network.
For
the same purpose of you have any confusion or doubts, you can also contact at
the Brother Printer Customer Care Number 1-800-218-9750 so that we can help you to deal with the issues you are facing with your
printer.
Below mentioned are the two
ways in which you can connect your printer to more than one PC:
·
Shared Printer: In this case, you can share your wireless
printer on the network using which all the PCs you have can be connected. This
can be done as follows:
1. Firstly, connect the
printer to one of the PC.
2. Now install the software
that came with your printer in the computer.
3. Open ‘Start’ menu and go to
‘Control Panel’.
4. Click on ‘Devices and
Printers’.
5. Right click on your printer
and then select the ‘Properties’ option.
6. Click on the ‘Sharing’
option. Check the box saying ‘Share this printer’. You can also enter a name
for the shared device. Then click ‘Ok’.
7. Now go back to the control panel. Click on ‘Network and Internet’
and then ‘Homegroup’.
8. Click on ‘Create a
Homegroup’ and then follow the given instructions to share printers on the
network. Enter the password.
9. Now sign on to the other
computer and open ‘Homegroup’ from the Control Panel.
10. Click ‘Join now’ option and
then follow the instructions.
11. Click on ‘Devices and
Printers’ and then click on ‘Add a printer’.
12. Choose ‘Add a network,
wireless or Bluetooth printer’ and then select ‘The printer that I want isn’t
listed’.
13. Click on ‘Select a shared
printer by the name’ and then click on
‘Browse’. Choose the other computer and then
click on ‘Select’.
14. Double click on the shared
printer and then click on ‘Next’. Follow the instructions and it will add your
printer to both the devices.
·
Local Printer: If your printer doesn’t
support Wi-Fi then you can use this method for connecting multiple PCs to your
printer. Follow the given steps to connect them:
1. On both the PCs you want to
connect your printer to, install the
software with the peripheral switch.
2. Switch off the computers
and the printer.
3. Now connect the printer to
the peripheral switch by using an A/B USB cable.
4. Now connect each of the PC
to the peripheral switch using two A/B USB cables to establish both the
connections.
5. Now connect the peripheral
switch to power, if required.
6. Now turn on the printer and
both the systems.
7. Follow the instructions to
change control between the PCs.
Still
if you are having any doubts or queries
about the above methods or related to your Brother printer, then directly make
a call at Brother Printer Support Number 1-800-218-9750.
