In Mac OS X, how can I check to see if a computer is on the network?

In Mac OS X, to see if a computer is on the network, use the Network Utility to ping the remote host. A ping is a small packet of data sent to the remote host and then sent back by the recipient computer. If the computer is not on the network, it will not be…

I would like to add a network printer to my workstation.

To add a network printer go to the start menu and click on printers and faxes.

On the printers and faxes screen right click on an empty part of the window and choose Add Printer and then click next.
Click on Network printer or a printer attached to……