Two computers in a SOHO would like to use the same printer. Which of the following would be the LEAST expensive way of accomplishing this with an existing printer already attached to one of the…

Question

Options

• AInstall an Ethernet hardware print server
• BConfigure Printer Sharing settings
• CDirectly connect both computers to the printer
• DInstall wireless cards in the computers

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  87% (34)
• C
  8% (3)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

Windows (and macOS/Linux) includes built-in printer sharing functionality that allows a printer connected to one computer to be shared across the local network with other computers at no additional cost. Enabling printer sharing requires only a software configuration change - no new hardware purchases. An Ethernet hardware print server (A) requires purchasing additional hardware. Directly connecting both computers to the printer (C) is only possible if the printer has multiple ports and both computers are co-located, which is often impractical. Installing wireless cards (D) involves a hardware purchase and is unnecessary if the computers are already networked. Printer sharing leverages the existing network infrastructure, making it the zero-cost solution.

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