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How can I create and print my own booklets using Open Office?

Impress your friends and colleagues by producing professional-looking booklets by using the brochure option when printing in Open Office

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Can two PCs use one printer?

Instead of physically moving a USB cable between computers, a network USB hub or a USB switch enables you to print easily from multiple PCs

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Can I get a message on my screen when my pages start printing?

Save time spent waiting by the printer by configuring Windows to send you an alert when your documents are printing

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Are there any printers that are compatible with parallel ports?

How to print from an Acorn Archimedes computer that has a parallel port

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How do I make my printer compatible with Windows 7?

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How to choose the best type of printer for your needs

With so much choice, finding the perfect printer isn’t easy, so here are some tips

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