[nautilus08]

not sure if this is the correct forum, and even whether i have an acceptable post title...

anyway, essentially have 6 machines, 3 connected to one isp, and 3 connected to another, via their onboard nic.

thing is, it is a requirement that they all print to the same printer.

currently, each pc has a separate usb-nic adapter, which connects via a mini-hub to the printer*

unfortunately, print jobs do not print, and, bizarrely enough, network connectivity does not work on some of the machines while the usb-nic adapter is connected.

question is - is there an easy way to provide the requirements without purchase of more hardware?
are these usb-nic adapters known to be faulty?

is there a way to 'force' print jobs to not travel via the isp connection.


*this was set up last year, by someone else (!)

any thoughts most appreciated.

thanks.