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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Many modern printers can scan photos and documents. While your computer might work with your scanner, you'll get better results with specific apps.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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