Losimagic Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 i have 2 pcs networked using a hub, sharing files, printer and broadband connection i want to put a mac into this network so that it can share at least the printer is it possible, and if so, how do i do this? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderRiver Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 Does that printer have drivers for Mac? In my college campus, they actually separate the network of macs from the PCs so that the printers that they share aren't the same. Also, the printers that we use here are network printer, meaning that they actually have a NIC installed inside the printer. If you wanna print stuff in Mac through PC, I suppose that would be a bit harder. I don't use Mac, but I think it might have something to do with PC Talk? Anyway, I tried out MacOS 10.1 few days ago, and it was awesome :) Feels just like Linux/UNIX system, as far as the console is concerned :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baphomet_irl Veteran Posted May 13, 2002 Veteran Share Posted May 13, 2002 i am the only PC on a network of about 12 G4's... at first to transfer files between each other we used to use FTP (lol!), but eventually we got a program called pc MACLAN from miramar, which does the job, and even automatically makes u be able to read Mac files (which normally go wonky when viewed from Windows). the printing shouldnt be a problem as long as its a network printer, if not - id say just put the files on the pc from the mac and then print off the pc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keilo Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 you have to install the apple protocol for PC, I think it was Appletalk for older MACs, i'm not sure what the new ones use. Also, the PC or MACs must have drivers for the printer. And remember, unless the file is both recognized by PCs and MACs, you won't be able to open a MAC file with a PC, or vice versa. Hope this help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterock Posted May 13, 2002 Share Posted May 13, 2002 If you are running Win2K or NT4 Server, you just turn on the Mac services and you are set. You probably are not. MacLAN works well. Try this url. It has lots on info. http://www.macwindows.com BCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losimagic Posted May 13, 2002 Author Share Posted May 13, 2002 thanks for your suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neztea Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 download a program called PCmaclan..its a great program which lets pc's and Macs communitcate with eachother.. :) My friend uses it for his home network (1 mac and 5 PC's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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