Re: Printer sharing in XP Pro


"CWatters" <colin.watters@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Joe K" <JoeK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I have 3 computers with Win Xp Pro.There is a cable modem and a router.I
>> have a printer connected to one computer. Is it possible to share this
>> printer with the other two.
>
> Easy...
>
> 1) On the computer with the printer...
>
> Start - >Control panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> View installed
> printers or fax ->
>
> Right click on the printer and select sharing.
>
> Tick "Share this printer".
>
> 2) On the other computers...
>
> Start - >Control panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> View installed
> printers or fax -> "Add a printer" (left hand side) - > follow the
> wizard.

And the software to run the printer?

Alias


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