2 laptops into one printer?

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[Andy_R]

Set both laptops up so they're on the same network, dedicate one laptop as a print "server" and share the printer. Make sure "server" is on before trying to print from other laptop.

 

[TheDoctor]

Dunno. Why don't you try it?
Do let us know if it all blows up in your face...

 

[Crackle]

You need a printer auto sharing switch. If they're both docking stations then presumably one of you might not be there, meaning Andy's print server advice won't work in this case. If you're both there at the same time it will.

 

[subaqua]

belkin print server. works with xp to win7 but not if 64bit OS . i have to replace printer at home soon so the print server i have will be defunct as i will get a wireless printer. can post it if you can't get sorted any other way

 

[growingvegetables]

[QUOTE 1894333, member: 45"]Thanks.

What will happen if I try a USB hub backwards?[/quote]
Haven't a clue - but I was thinking of the old tech two-computers-to-one-printer cables you used to be able to get ..... and came across things like this ------ seems like a USB Switch Box may be a back-to-front USB Hub (wired up right )?

 

[chay]

I use somthing like this.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-MULT...DD4Q/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1339972870&sr=8-9

Except mine is from the pound shop.

 

[PaulSB]

Set both laptops up so they're on the same network, dedicate one laptop as a print "server" and share the printer. Make sure "server" is on before trying to print from other laptop.

This the simple answer but all you need to do is share the printer and then install it as a new network printer on the second machine.