connecting 1 printer to 2 pcs

[john god]

Hello,
I'm new here ,first time.
Will try to give as much info as possible.
I have desktop Windows 98se.
Also desktop Windows home xp.
Printer is HP 895 Cse.
At the moment printer is connected to 98se.
Both pcs are connected to a Linksys befw11s4v4 router.
Also connected to a Motorola cable modem.
Using the wireless router as wired.
Both pcs are connected by Ethernet cable to router.
All components are within 6 feet of each other.
Don't know if they have to be networked.
I don't really need a network.
All I want is to be able to use both pcs with the printer.
The easiest and best way would be helpful.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank-You,
John God

[john god]

Hello,
I'm new here ,first time.
Will try to give as much info as possible.
I have desktop Windows 98se.
Also desktop Windows home xp.
Printer is HP 895 Cse.
At the moment printer is connected to 98se.
Both pcs are connected to a Linksys befw11s4v4 router.
Also connected to a Motorola cable modem.
Using the wireless router as wired.
Both pcs are connected by Ethernet cable to router.
All components are within 6 feet of each other.
Don't know if they have to be networked.
I don't really need a network.
All I want is to be able to use both pcs with the printer.
The easiest and best way would be helpful.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank-You,
John God

[DaveC2003]

If the printer is connected to one PC, then that computer has to be on so that it can pass data across to the printer. That can be a pain.

I recommend using a print server, possibly wireless so that the wireless router can pass data to it and can print without any problems.

[sanmiguel]

you can also use a printer switch