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Windows 2000/XP
Setting Up Host Computer
1
Start Windows.
2
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.
(Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.
(Windows XP)
3
Double-click your printer icon.
4
From the Printer menu, select Sharing.
5
Check the Shared As box. (Windows 2000)
Check the Share this printer box. (Windows XP)
Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.
Setting Up Client PC
1
Right-click Start, and select Explorer.
2
Open your network folder in the left column.
3
Click the shared name.
4
From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers.
(Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes.
(Windows XP)
5
Double-click your printer icon.
6
From the Printer menu, select Properties.
7
Press the Ports tab, and click Add Port.
8
Select Local Port, and click New Port.
9
Fill in the Enter a port name field, and enter the shared
name.
10
Click OK, and click Close.
11
Click Apply, and click OK.