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Question

how to switch wireless printers?

Sep 15, 2011 1:33AM PDT

switching from canon mx870 to lexmark pro901 wireless printer. what is the best way to switch printers (uninstall old software, etc.)?

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If it's a change and not a switch.
Sep 15, 2011 1:46AM PDT

I may be grinding it too finely but if the old printer is never coming back, sure, uninstall it first.
Bob

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Explaining change and switch.
Sep 15, 2011 4:45AM PDT

One changes diapers but never switches them.

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Sort'a agree with Bob . . .
Sep 15, 2011 4:42AM PDT

If the printer will NEVER be used again, then uninstall it. But Windows will allow many printers to be installed. In my instance I have my Canon i455 and wife's HP printer installed. Both are networked and depending on my or her mood we can select either printer.

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What's the difference ...
Sep 15, 2011 7:27AM PDT

between your HP mood and your Canon mood? And how about your Brother and Epson moods?

Kees

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Moods . . .
Sep 15, 2011 11:29AM PDT

It's hard to define. My printer sits above and in front of me on the second shelf of my "computer desk". It's a Canon. It's hardwired/USB2 connected to my PC. It's also listed in my home network so looking for a printer from any PC will find it. Her personal laptop can see it from her workshop in the yard.

Her HP printer is hardwired/USB2 to her docking station for her company laptop across the computer room. When her PC is on and running, her printer shows up on my home network.

If my printer is off and hers is on and I need to print, I send it to her printer. And visa-versa. I guess it's not so much mood dependant as I have to stand up and open the printer tray, or not. Maybe I should have defined it as "have to stand up" dependent.

Cool