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Sharing Printers
One of the advantages of installing a network is the ability to share expensive
resources, such as a printer.
Setting Up Printer Sharing
To share a printer, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, then click
Printers.
2. Right-click the desired printer and select Sharing.
3. Select Shared As.
You may change the Share name, add Comments, and set a Password, if
desired.
4. Click OK.
In the Printers window, an open hand holding the printer you shared on the
network displays.
5. Close the Printers window.
Connecting to a Shared Printer
To connect to a shared network printer, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows Taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then
click Printers.
2. Double-click the Add Printer
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The Add Printer window is displayed.
3. Select Network Printer, then click Next.
4. To find the network printer, click Browse.
The Browse for Printer window displays.
5. Select the printer you want to use, then click OK.
The network printer path statement displays in the Add Printer window.
6. If you would like to print from MS-DOS based programs, select Yes , then click
Next. If you will not be printing from MS-DOS based programs, select No, then
click Next.
7. A message appears reminding you to put the printer online before you try
printing. Click Next.
8. Select the printer manufacturer and model and click Next.
9. You may either accept or change the default printer name. If you want this to be
the default printer, select Yes then click Finish. If you do not wish this to be the
default printer, select No then click Finish.