Friday, December 7, 2012

Shared Printing Devices

Both businesses and home users with multiple computers in their home can benefit greatly from utilizing a shared printer over a network. Not only does utilizing a single printer across one network negate the need to purchase multiple printers but it also cuts down on maintenance and repair costs as well as there is just one machine that needs help.

Integrating a new printer into an existing network, either home or business, can be a complicated process however and is one that can be frustrating for both savvy and un-savvy individuals. While home networks are generally much smaller than business networks introducing a new printer into such a network and making sure that all computers on a network recognize the new device is only half the battle. There are of course software issues to deal with and even operating system upgrades that might be necessary in order to accommodate any new device. Businesses will deal with these projects and then some. In addition to the aforementioned issues businesses will also have to contend with security measures in place and adapting a network to host a new printing device.

Once they've been properly implemented a single or even multiple printers being shared on a network bring a multitude of benefits to anyone who uses them. If you need assistance in setting up new printing devices in your office or on your home network please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!

TH2 specializes in Orange County IT Support, Orange County IT Services and Orange County Computer Support.

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