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How can I share my EPSON printer between two PCs? |
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Make sure the two 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 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 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: August 2, 2012
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