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Do I need to install printer drivers on networked laptop?

by aknight53 Mar 24, 2006 6:57AM PST

I want to print from my laptop that is wirelssly connected to a router and my desktop. To be able to use my wired to desktop printer with my laptop, do I need to install the printer drivers onto it? Thanks. Laptop has Win 2000, desktop has Win XP.

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I would say....

by Michael Geist Mar 24, 2006 8:48AM PST

that the Add Printer Wizard of W2000 will prompt you for those drivers. If the drivers are within it's database they usually will suffice, elsewise have the disk or downloaded file available.

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