How to Install Two Same Printers on One Computer
use of two identical printers on one computer system
use of two identical printers on one computer system
Dec 29, 2004
I am wondering if anyone out there could give me feedback as to how to setup two epson 1280 printers onto my dell system. One printer will be dedicated for Blk&wht, one for color. Is it neccessary to install both sets of software (identical sets for each printer)? Or would that "confuse" my installation wizard, and be redundant? Could it really be as easy as plugging both into separate USB ports, and letting the computer figure out that there are two identical but separate printers, each of which needs an identity in the printers window? And then how does one go about identifying one printer from the other when you open the printer window? (I am using windows Xp Pro, Photoshop Cs, and photoshop album for storage). I really don't want to have to plug/unplug the printers whenever I go to change between Blk&Wht or Color. Thanks for your input.
jerpat • Senior Member • Posts: 1,706
Re: use of two identical printers on one computer system
I think your computer will figure it out, especially if you're using Windows XP pro. I think your 2nd printer will show up in the drop down menu with a 2 behind it or whatever; shouldn't require additional software installation. I base my supposition on the fact that I began using my i9900 with USB connection, then obtained firewire cable & connected via firewire. Drop down window then showed 19900 & i9900 firewire. I went into printers folder & deleted i9900 since I didn't intend to use USB connection any further. Good luck! Let us know how it pans out.
trailmaster wrote:
I am wondering if anyone out there could give me feedback as to how
to setup two epson 1280 printers onto my dell system. One printer
will be dedicated for Blk&wht, one for color. Is it neccessary to
install both sets of software (identical sets for each printer)? Or
would that "confuse" my installation wizard, and be redundant?
Could it really be as easy as plugging both into separate USB
ports, and letting the computer figure out that there are two
identical but separate printers, each of which needs an identity in
the printers window? And then how does one go about identifying one
printer from the other when you open the printer window? (I am
using windows Xp Pro, Photoshop Cs, and photoshop album for
storage). I really don't want to have to plug/unplug the printers
whenever I go to change between Blk&Wht or Color. Thanks for your
input.
Gary Baker • Senior Member • Posts: 1,289
Re: use of two identical printers on one computer system
In reply to jerpat • Dec 29, 2004
I agree. I have never had a problem with multiple printers except once I had an IRQ conflict. One other issue that came up is that I had installed an R800, an C80 and a 980 - all Epsons - but only the last installed would show a monitor - so I never know where I stood with ink levels on the first installed. When I removed the R800 - then the other two were fine.
jerpat wrote:
I think your computer will figure it out, especially if you're
using Windows XP pro. I think your 2nd printer will show up in the
drop down menu with a 2 behind it or whatever; shouldn't require
additional software installation. I base my supposition on the
fact that I began using my i9900 with USB connection, then obtained
firewire cable & connected via firewire. Drop down window then
showed 19900 & i9900 firewire. I went into printers folder &
deleted i9900 since I didn't intend to use USB connection any
further. Good luck! Let us know how it pans out.trailmaster wrote:
I am wondering if anyone out there could give me feedback as to how
to setup two epson 1280 printers onto my dell system. One printer
will be dedicated for Blk&wht, one for color. Is it neccessary to
install both sets of software (identical sets for each printer)? Or
would that "confuse" my installation wizard, and be redundant?
Could it really be as easy as plugging both into separate USB
ports, and letting the computer figure out that there are two
identical but separate printers, each of which needs an identity in
the printers window? And then how does one go about identifying one
printer from the other when you open the printer window? (I am
using windows Xp Pro, Photoshop Cs, and photoshop album for
storage). I really don't want to have to plug/unplug the printers
whenever I go to change between Blk&Wht or Color. Thanks for your
input.
spanky • Veteran Member • Posts: 3,003
I once had 2 epson stylus photo 750 drivers..
... on the one system. I can't remember how I managed it, I was looking for something on the instalation disc and I think that's how the 2nd driver got on the comp. I was trying to install the manual I think and installed the driver (again) instead. It was something like that. It was ages ago.
I don't recall probs, the 2nd driver had the same name but with a (2) after it [Epson Stylus Photo 750 (2)] That differentiated it from the first driver with the same name.
So I'd say it could be done if you wanted to.
If it were me, I'd have one driver tho and let it run both printers, just use the same USB port and unplug the one you are not using.
Good luck
p.s. I ran Win 98.
Re: I once had 2 epson stylus photo 750 drivers..
In reply to spanky • Dec 29, 2004
If you have the exact same printer...just go to the printer selection in the control panel and the first one should already be there from the auto install of the software. Then do add printer and follow the prompts. Give the printer a unique name (like deskjet2 or some such) and you will be just fine. The computer will load up the driver (again) for that specific printer.
fs
spanky wrote:
... on the one system. I can't remember how I managed it, I was
looking for something on the instalation disc and I think that's
how the 2nd driver got on the comp. I was trying to install the
manual I think and installed the driver (again) instead. It was
something like that. It was ages ago.I don't recall probs, the 2nd driver had the same name but with a
(2) after it [Epson Stylus Photo 750 (2)] That differentiated it
from the first driver with the same name.So I'd say it could be done if you wanted to.
If it were me, I'd have one driver tho and let it run both
printers, just use the same USB port and unplug the one you are not
using.Good luck
p.s. I ran Win 98.
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Joe Pa • Senior Member • Posts: 1,839
Re: I once had 2 epson stylus photo 750 drivers..
If you are running XP, your PC will recognize it when you plug it into the USB or firewire port. It will show up as the same name with a (copy 1) after it. You can rename the printers to whatever you want, for example "1280 color" and "1280 b-w".
Frank Steiner wrote:
If you have the exact same printer...just go to the printer
selection in the control panel and the first one should already be
there from the auto install of the software. Then do add printer
and follow the prompts. Give the printer a unique name (like
deskjet2 or some such) and you will be just fine. The computer
will load up the driver (again) for that specific printer.fs
spanky wrote:
... on the one system. I can't remember how I managed it, I was
looking for something on the instalation disc and I think that's
how the 2nd driver got on the comp. I was trying to install the
manual I think and installed the driver (again) instead. It was
something like that. It was ages ago.I don't recall probs, the 2nd driver had the same name but with a
(2) after it [Epson Stylus Photo 750 (2)] That differentiated it
from the first driver with the same name.So I'd say it could be done if you wanted to.
If it were me, I'd have one driver tho and let it run both
printers, just use the same USB port and unplug the one you are not
using.Good luck
p.s. I ran Win 98.
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mamallama • Forum Pro • Posts: 60,038
Re: I once had 2 epson stylus photo 750 drivers..
Frank Steiner wrote:
If you have the exact same printer...just go to the printer
selection in the control panel and the first one should already be
there from the auto install of the software. Then do add printer
and follow the prompts. Give the printer a unique name (like
deskjet2 or some such) and you will be just fine. The computer
will load up the driver (again) for that specific printer.fs
Frank:
Other basic questions: Can you be printing on both printers at the same time? From the same application? From different applications?
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mamallama
Re: use of two identical printers on one computer system
I work hooked up to a network, so I have about 5 or more different printers on my computer. If you have the same one twice(which I've done) you can name it yourself I believe, or it will just name it a little differently with a number or something.
Gary Baker wrote:
I agree. I have never had a problem with multiple printers except
once I had an IRQ conflict. One other issue that came up is that I
had installed an R800, an C80 and a 980 - all Epsons - but only the
last installed would show a monitor - so I never know where I stood
with ink levels on the first installed. When I removed the R800 -
then the other two were fine.jerpat wrote:
I think your computer will figure it out, especially if you're
using Windows XP pro. I think your 2nd printer will show up in the
drop down menu with a 2 behind it or whatever; shouldn't require
additional software installation. I base my supposition on the
fact that I began using my i9900 with USB connection, then obtained
firewire cable & connected via firewire. Drop down window then
showed 19900 & i9900 firewire. I went into printers folder &
deleted i9900 since I didn't intend to use USB connection any
further. Good luck! Let us know how it pans out.trailmaster wrote:
I am wondering if anyone out there could give me feedback as to how
to setup two epson 1280 printers onto my dell system. One printer
will be dedicated for Blk&wht, one for color. Is it neccessary to
install both sets of software (identical sets for each printer)? Or
would that "confuse" my installation wizard, and be redundant?
Could it really be as easy as plugging both into separate USB
ports, and letting the computer figure out that there are two
identical but separate printers, each of which needs an identity in
the printers window? And then how does one go about identifying one
printer from the other when you open the printer window? (I am
using windows Xp Pro, Photoshop Cs, and photoshop album for
storage). I really don't want to have to plug/unplug the printers
whenever I go to change between Blk&Wht or Color. Thanks for your
input.
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Chris C
KM DiMage A2, Oly Stylus 400, Pentax k1000
Re: I once had 2 epson stylus photo 750 drivers..
Absolutely!! You could hook up as many as USB and USB hubs would allow and that would be a lot of them and all printers could be printing at the same time. Just remember, it will use CPU time so you may experience some slow downs, hesitations, and pauses...but not to worry, it will finish printing on all printers successfully.
fs
mamallama wrote:
Frank Steiner wrote:
If you have the exact same printer...just go to the printer
selection in the control panel and the first one should already be
there from the auto install of the software. Then do add printer
and follow the prompts. Give the printer a unique name (like
deskjet2 or some such) and you will be just fine. The computer
will load up the driver (again) for that specific printer.fs
Frank:
Other basic questions: Can you be printing on both printers at the
same time? From the same application? From different applications?
-- hide signature --
KM A2, i860, i960, LiDE 80, 213T, PSE3
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How to Install Two Same Printers on One Computer
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