At the simplest level, you can attach a printer to a computer, share the printer on your network, and never turn the computer off. It does nothing but share the printer.

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.

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 ...

Connect the printer to the first computer. Click the "Start" menu, choose "Devices and Printers," right-click on your printer, select "Printer properties," open the "Sharing" tab, and then check ...

After a full reset of the computer and the printer, give it another minute for Wi-Fi to reconnect, then try printing again. The gremlins that were wreaking havoc may be gone with this quick fix.

As senior printer editor at TechRadar Pro, I’ve tested over two hundred of the best home printers and and best small business printers, and the majority are Wi-Fi equipped. The best wireless ...