Windows theoretically provides the ability to share a local printer between more than one machine. This is not supported by ISSU for the following reasons:

• Support costs associated with this have proved very high
• Local printer costs have now fallen substantially (e.g. GBP41 plus VAT for a local inkjet)
• The technology is not sufficiently stable, being designed for a home environment
• The setup requires the hosting computer to be on and causes a slow down in performance each time a job is printed.

If a printer needs to be shared between a number of users then it should be purchased with the necessary technology included. Staff wishing to purchase a printer should contact Dene Statham for advice.