Is it possible to set up a wireless printer so that only certain people can use it?

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If you are sharing the printer using windows file and print sharing, you cannot do password protection...

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Can i set a password for people to be able to use my printer?

I have a printer conected directly to my computer but i want to make it only available to print something by a password or a kind of pass code.

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Solution-1: If you are working in a domain based envoirment you should ask the Network Administrator...

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How do I set up a network so we can all print from the same printer?

We have a regular desktop and two laptops. A couple of years ago, when we got our wireless router, I called Linksys and they walked me through the installation of it. They also helped me set up a network between the desktop and one of the laptops. Since...

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turn on the printer sharing. Open your Firewall settings and turn on printer sharing, on all the computers...

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Why do people continue to use printers that use ink cartridges, when a laser printer is cheaper.?

I can understand why they would for photos, but I don't think they are good if you just need to print out something and color doesn't matter. I used to have a Ink jet printer and I was going though Ink every three months. I tried to use the refill kits...

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If you print that much at all, that is. For someone who prints just a few pages a day, inkjets make...

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Why does my printer use coloured ink when set to grey-scale?

I have a Canon MX860 multi-function printer. About 6 wks ago I set to default print in grey-scale as I rarely need coloured printing at the moment. After a month the coloured ink needed replacing. I spoke to someone at a computer store and they said...

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Under your printing preferences, switch from Everyday Printing (normal) to Fast Draft (saves ink, but...

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I use an DOS version program. The printer codes are set for a pin printer. What are the codes for a ink jet?

The ink jet printer in question is a canon pixma 3000. The print out is set on 8 1/2" X 11" paper. If additional information is required, please contact me.

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Most printer drivers these days don't support DOS emulation, so you can't use the dot-matrix printer...

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How can I set a NC-1000 fuji dye-sub printer to use with a pc.?

I have a NC-1000 Fuji dye sub printer and would like to use it with my pc but couldn't figure out how to set it up and run on my pc. This printer has a DB 25 pin SCSI 2 female connector.

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you can get an adaptor at radio shack to make it usb

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Is there any way I can limit the use of a wireless printer to fewer people?

I just purchased a wireless printer, and I've heard that everyone on my network can utilize my printer now that it's installed. I have to ask, is there a way I can limit who can use my printer?

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You can limit the use of a printer to only yourself or yourself, administrator, and creator/owner. The...

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How do you set up a printer through a port? What port should you use?

I can't get my printer to work when I connect it through the USB and the software doesn't work. I think it's probably because the printer used to be compatible for Windows XP and I have Windows 7 and I can't seem to connect it. How would I connect the...

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The USB port is the correct port to use, but you'll need to download and install the correct printer...

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Is there any way that people in other dorms can use my printer without my permission?

I just brought my printer to college with me and I have it set up wirelessly through the school's network so I can print from my laptop. Is there any way that people in the dorms next to me can just find my printer and print through the connection without...

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Yusuf has good info but also the cheapest black ink is at Walgreens. They refill your black ink cartridge...

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