One printer two pcs

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  1. Ustop

    Ustop Regular member

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    What would be the best way to hook a printer/scanner/fax to two pc's? Btw, the pc's r older and both running win98. Thanx.
     
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    either a electronic switch box or a mechanical switch box. can also try a hub with a printer port on it.
     
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    Thank-you.
     
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    Networking the two computers works slick, too.
     
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