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    How do I connect my tablet to a printer?
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    You will need a wireless internet connection between your tablet and printer. Your printer needs to be able to connect wirelessly and have a bluetooth capability.
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    What is the difference between printer pool and printer spool?
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    'Printer Pooling' is a feature of several Windows versions that allows a group of printers to share the same ID and function as if they were a single printer. It is used for load balancing, i.e. task distribution to increase efficiency. A 'Print Spooler' is software that temporarily stores print jobs on the HDD or RAM until the printer is ready for them, like a waiting queue.
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    What do you touch on the laptop to print?
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    You'll most likely be touching a pad to control the position of a mouse cursor, but on some newer laptops, you may be touching the screen. Either way, aim for the "print" button. On many computers, ctl+P will open the printing program.
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    Does "shared name" mean my computer's name or another computer's name?
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    Neither. That will be the name of your printer when you go to find it on your network.
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    What can I do if the printer is already added but still can't be set as default?
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    Uninstall the printer by right clicking on it and selecting "Remove printer" from the popup menu. Then try adding the printer again.
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