Pat: To do it right, you need a Print Server.
If you wanted to use a "cheap $10" solution, you could buy a Printer AB switch (paralell).
Hook it up where the Common is the printer and "A" going to one computer and "B" going to the other computer.
Then, whenever and every time anyone wanted to print, they would have to be sure the switch was set properly to get the printout. If you didn't, it would cause more trouble. . .
Also, remember this. . . as a result of having a switch there, only one computer is connected to the printer while the other is not. . . and during booting, IPL'g, etc. each system will 'know' if they are connected to a printer or not and MAY hold you to it. . . therefore, if you change the switch in the middle of a session, the computer being switched-to MAY not recognize the printer because it wasn't there during the startup.
I'm not saying that would happen. . . I'm saying that it COULD happen depending on the friendliness of your operating system.
But, to do it correctly and with the least amount of day-to-day hassle, you want a Print Server.
Or, the person having the problem, should just start using the computer that actually has the printer connected to it; therefore, no problems right?
If that's a problem, move the printer to that person's computer and change your network sharing setup. . . then, the other computer could be used without printing problems.
Or, of course, just make sure both computers are up & running. . . the easiest solution.
Joe |
