A network printer can be configured with a fixed IP address or it can be set to request an address from the network's Dynamic Host Control Protocol, or DHCP, server. When two printers on a network ...

One of the things I have learned here is to keep everything set for DHCP on my home network. This is for simplicity and reliability while eliminating the need to muck around with static ips. But I ...

It's usually possible to set up a networked printer to work with Linux, which is especially useful in offices where workstations or servers use that popular operating system. You'll generally need to ...

When you take into account its purchase price and all of the consumables it requires–toner or ink, paper, imaging drums, and more–you may find that a printer is one of the most expensive pieces of IT ...

An integral part of any business, regardless of its size is printing. In a business environment, where many employees need access to printers, the need for a printing network is obvious. This allows ...

Anyone with more than one computer has good reason to consider sharing a printer over a network. No matter what kind of environment you work in—even if you don't already have a network set up—you can ...

Michael Bizzaco has been writing about and working with consumer tech for well over a decade. With a background in home theater sales, installation and repair, Michael's hands-on reviews, how-to ...

I'm in the process of trying to get my new wireless print server working. I got to the "Add Printer" stage, assigned an IP address/Port name and installed the drivers. Everything looks like it should ...

A lot of raw materials and energy are used to produce a printer. The longer the device is in use, the better in terms of sustainability. With a Raspberry Pi, you can indirectly make older printers ...