Q: |
How can I share my Epson printer between two PCs? |
A: |
Make sure both PCs are connected to the same network. Confirm this by viewing the network
folder for each PC; you should be able to see the other PC. Also make sure the printer
driver is installed on both PCs.
First PC:
- After installing the
printer driver, do the following:
-
Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the
screen, and select All Apps. Select Control Panel >
Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
-
Windows 7:
Click
, and select
Devices and Printers.
-
Windows Vista:
Click
, and select
Control Panel (or point to
Settings and then select
Control Panel). Select
Printer (under
Hardware and Sound) or
Printers.
-
Windows XP:
Click
Start, and select
Control Panel (or point to
Settings and then select
Control Panel). Select
Printers and Other Hardware (if available) and then
Printers and Faxes.
- Right-click your printer
icon and then select
Properties.
- Click the
Sharing tab and select
Share this printer.
- Enter a name in the
Share name field and click
OK.
Second PC:
- After installing the
printer driver, do the following:
-
Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen, right-click the
screen, and select All Apps. Select Computers, then
Network.
-
Windows 7:
Click
, and select
Computers, then
Network.
-
Windows Vista:
Click
, and select
Network.
-
Windows XP:
Click
Start, and select
My Network Places.
- Double-click your computer
icon to open it. If prompted for a username and password, enter it.
- Right-click the shared
printer and click
Connect.
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Published: February 1, 2013
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