This document provides a guide to setting up and accessing a shared printer,
over a network, using. Windows XP. These notes assume that: • You already
have ...
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Sharing a Printer - Windows XP This document provides a guide to setting up and accessing a shared printer, over a network, using Windows XP.
These notes assume that: • You already have a printer which is connected to the “host” computer. (Print a test page to check that the printer is installed correctly.) • You have a suitable network connection between the host computer and the “client” computer(s). • Your “host” computer and your “client” computers are in the same Workgroup. (Open My Computer, click on My Network Places, and choose to View Workgroup Computers. If you can “see” the other computers in the workgroup, the network connection and associated settings are valid.)
The setup process involves two parts: • Sharing the printer on the “host” computer. • Accessing the shared computer from a “client” computer on the network.
Note: • You may have to adjust/disable your firewall software to permit remote connections by another computer to access the shared printer.
Part A: On the Host computer (to which the Printer is attached).... 1. Choose Printers and faxes from the Start menu.
2. Right-click on the printer you want to share.
3. Choose Sharing from the menu.
4. Click on the Share this printer button.
Provide a suitable name for the printer. Click on the Apply button.
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Part B: On the Client network computers (which will access the shared printer).... 1. Choose Printers and faxes from the Start menu.
2. Click on Add a Printer.
3. You will see the Add Printer Wizard.
Click on the Next button.
4. Click on the Network Printer option.
Click on the Next button.
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5. After a short delay you will see the Host computer displayed.
6. Double-click on the host computer in the list, and select the shared printer.
` Click on the Next button.
7. You will be “warned” about the “dangers” of connecting to a remote computer.
Click on Yes to take the risk (!) and accept the connection.
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8. You will be asked if you want this computer to be set as your default printer. Make an appropriate response.
Click on the Next button.
9. You will be advised that the setup was successful.
Click on the Finish button.
10. Print a test page.
11. Remember that the Host computer must be turned on to access the shared printer.
