Posted by PJM/MI on 8/6/06 6:30am
Msg #137303

Technical question for HP laser printer

Hello,
I had the brillant idea to get two printers so I can print docs alot quicker.
I have two HP laser 1200's. My question is, how do I get them to print at the same time, as my computer will only recognize one printer at a time since they are both HP 1200's.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
PJM

Reply by Ernest__CT on 8/6/06 6:40am
Msg #137304

How are they connected?

You can name them and select them by name.

Reply by PJM/MI on 8/6/06 6:41am
Msg #137306

Is there anyway I can rename one of them so they will print at the same time? Or do I have to go back in and select the printer each time?

Reply by Ernest__CT on 8/6/06 6:48am
Msg #137308

One of the two will (probably) be set as your default printer. When you it print, the output will go to that printer unless you specifically specify otherwise.

Say you've got a 100-page document. You specify pages 1-50 for printer A, then pages 51-100 for printer B. Printer A starts printing semi-immediately, and printer B starts printing (almost) as soon as you've clicked "OK".

Please keep in mind that the above assumes that there's no spooling file size issues, etc.

Reply by PJM/MI on 8/6/06 7:26am
Msg #137311

Thank you for your help! It is greatly appreciated.
I know my computer is smarter than I am.

Reply by Ndwa on 8/6/06 7:30am
Msg #137312

Will it be strong enough to handle the task you're about to put it through? Hence, spooling file size issue.