For Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 Users
This section tells you how to set up your printer so that other
computers on the network can use it.
Note:
This section is written for small network users only. If you are on a
large network and would like to share your printer, consult your
network administrator.
The screens shown in this section are from Windows NT 4.0.
First, you need to set up the printer as a shared printer on the
computer to which the printer is connected. Then, you must
specify the network path to the printer from each computer that
will use it and install the printer software on those computers.
Setting up your printer as a shared printer
To share a printer with other computers on a network, follow the
steps below to configure the computer to which the printer is
connected.
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers.
2. Select the icon for your printer, then click Sharing on the File
menu.
Setting Up Your Printer on a Network
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