Whats the difference between a network printer and a local printer? -

I m using a Canon i850 on windows xp. My printer won t print, just flashes the power button orange and green.

Somebody already gave you an accurate answer. I would also like to add that printers can be networked in 3 ways. Most printers, without spending extra, will need to be shared on the network using a computer. You would connect a printer to a computer s USB port and use XP or Vista for sharing the printer. The problem with using XP or Vista to share printers with other computer on the network is the computer connected to the printer must be on in order for any computer to print from it. A second option would be to buy a print server. A print server will usually connect to your router with an ethernet cable, and it will connect to the printer with a USB cable. Additionally, the print server can also be wireless. The third option is sometimes printers come with print servers built right in. The HP Photo Smart c6280 all in one has this option. Most HP Office Jet Pros also have print servers built right in. The print server can be an ethernet jack on the back of the printer or wifi.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contro… Hunt down the manual for your printer, and look for how to clean/maintain it. Try using other programs to scan with eg: word, wordpad, photo program which you can import an image directly from source, then choose your printer etc. Network printer is generally hooked up so all computers on the particular network can print from it. (It only connects to one computer, but can be accessed by all on the network)It can pretty much be any printer these days. Physically, I don t think there s any difference :)

A network printer is a printer that connect to your computer network rather than to a computer. A local printer is one that connects to a computer via a USB cable, Printer cable(old) or a Bluetooth connection.