How to Share a Printer Through WiFi

Install the printer on one of the computers on the network according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Open the 'Printers and Faxes' folder by clicking on 'Start,' 'Control Panel' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
Right-click on the appropriate printer in the 'Printers and Faxes' folder and select 'Sharing.'
Click the 'Sharing' tab in the dialog box that comes up.
Click on 'Share this Printer.' Enter a name for the printer in the space provided. Click on 'Apply' and then click 'OK.'
Go to another computer on the network and open the 'Printers and Faxes' folder. Double-click on 'Add Printer' and click 'Next.'
In the'Add Printer' wizard select 'A network printer' and then click 'Next.'
In the 'Add Printer' wizard dialog select 'Browse for Printer' and then click 'Next.' This will bring up a list of shared printers on the network.
Select the printer that was just installed and click 'Next.' When asked if you would like to make this the default printer, select 'Yes' if this is the only printer on the network or if it is the printer you will use most often, then click 'Next.' If you do not have the driver for the printer on your computer and both computers have the same operating system, then the driver will be automatically installed on the new computer. If not, then follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the driver.
Click on 'Next.' When asked if a test page is wanted, click 'Yes' and let the printer print a test page to ensure that all is working properly.

How to Fix Paper Curls on a Brother HL Laser Printer

Click on the ��Start�� button in Windows XP and select ��Control Panel.�� Click on ��Printers and Faxes�� to display the printer icons.
Right-click on the Brother HL��s icon and click on ��Properties.�� Click on the tab labeled ��Advanced.��
Click on the ��Device Options�� button on the top of the tab, labeled with a wrench icon. In the menu in the ��Device Options�� window, double-click on ��Improve Print Output.��
Click on ��OK�� to close the advanced properties window. Click ��OK�� once more to close the properties window and save your settings.

How to Configure SNMP for HP Printers

Open the SNMP Agent application installed on your computer when running the HP printer installation software CD.
Type the following commands in the console window visible on the SNMP agent to configure the HP printer to output log files and enable SNMP management of the printer:
syslog-config: 1
syslog-svr: IP-Address-of-your-SYSLOG-server, or localhost
set-cmnty-name: My-SNMP-Password (set this to be your desired password on the printer)
Disable unnecessary services on the HP printer such as FTP, Internet Printing Protocol, and the Service Location Protocol to prevent the printer from being hacked. To do this, type the following commands in the console window of the SNMP Agent application:
passwd: Your-printers-password
ipp-config: 0
ftp-config: 0
ews-config: 0
snmp-config: 0
Close the SNMP Agent console window by selecting the 'FILE->EXIT' menu options of the SNMP Agent application. SNMP is now enabled on your desktop or laptop.

How to Connect to an HP Wireless Printer With No Cable

Press 'Setup' on your printer's display screen. Use the arrows to scroll down, then select 'Wireless Setup Wizard.'
Select your network from the list displayed on the printer's screen. If your network does not show on the list, select 'Enter New Network Name' and type in your network's name and press 'Ok.'
Type your network's security code, then select 'Done' and 'Ok.'
Look for the screen to say 'Connected to Network.'

How to Scan From an HP Officejet 5610 All

Press the 5610's 'Power' button so that it illuminates, indicating the printer has turned on, and boot up the attached computer as well. Wait for the printer to go through its warmup procedures and check the display screen to see if any error messages have appeared.
Lift the scanner's lid to open it and expose the scanning glass. Place the original document face-down in the left front corner of the glass, then close the lid slowly. Alternately, load the document face-up in the feed tray and adjust the width guide to the size of the paper.
Press the 'Scan' button on the printer's control panel. Use the arrow keys to cycle through the various software programs you can send the scan to. Once you have highlighted the program you want to use, press the 'OK' button to begin the scan.
Press the 'Start Black' button, if you want to scan the document in black and white instead of color. Wait for the preview window of the scanned document to appear automatically on the screen. Use the software's buttons and menus to make any changes to the document before saving it on your computer's hard drive.

How to Print Barcodes With a Laserjet Printer in Windows

Navigate to a website that offers free barcode fonts for Windows (See Resources). Download the font file and save it to your computer.
Browse to the folder where you saved the barcode font file.
Highlight the font file. Right-click on the file name and click 'Install' on the pop-up menu. Wait for Windows to install and configure the font for use with word processing applications on your computer.



Launch a word processing application in Windows.
Create or open a document in which you want to create barcode entries. Enter normal text that will accompany the barcode symbol.
Move the mouse cursor to the point in the document where you want to display and print the barcode. Click the font drop-down list at the top of the screen. Scroll down to the name of the barcode font and click to select it.
Enter alpha and numerical values for the barcode symbol. For instance, if you are creating a barcode for a unique customer ID, the entry might resemble 'JDOE2544487. Then press the 'Enter' key. The value converts to a barcode display in the document when using the barcode font.
Click 'File > Save' on the menu bar to save the document.
Click 'File > Print' on the menu bar to open the 'Print' dialog window. Ensure the printer is on and has paper, then click the 'OK' button. The printer prints the document with the normal text and barcode entered in the word processing application.

How to Troubleshoot a Photosmart All

Visit the Support and Drivers page on the Hewlett Packard website (see Resources section). From here, you can download the latest printer software as well as driver updates for your printer in order to resolve many printing issues.
Disable anti-virus programs. If you are unable to install the software or drivers required for your HP Photosmart All-In-One printer, you may need to disable your anti-virus program during the installation process.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer to the computer. Restart your computer and plug it back in so that the printer can be recognized by the computer. Also, test the USB cable as well as the power strip for the AC plug to make sure both are in working order.
Remove the paper tray to see if paper is loaded properly. Avoid overloading the paper tray and check that the right size paper is loaded based on the tray's adjustment. While the paper tray is removed, you should check for paper jams in the HP Photosmart All-In-One.
Press the 'Setup' key on your HP Photosmart All-In-One to review your preferences. Scroll through the options to make sure the correct language, country and time is set.