How to Connect a PC to a Mac Printer
PCs and Macs, why can't they just speak the same language? Luckily, it is getting easier to find software that acts as a translator between these two rival digital kingdoms. Bonjour, developed by Apple for effortless network configuration, comes in a Windows version that allows users to connect PC and Mac components over a network with a few easy steps.
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Instructions
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Enable printer sharing on your Mac computer under "System Preferences," "Print & Fax."
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Download and install Apple's Bonjour for Windows on your PC (see Resources).
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Open Bonjour and detect the shared printer (printer must be on). Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the printer setup.
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Check for the printer in "Printers and Faxes" under the "Control Panel."
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Print a test page to make sure it works.
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Tips & Warnings
For this to work, both computers must be on the same network.
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Comments
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dusty5006
Sep 29, 2009
I have a HP Photosmart C4280 all-in-one printer connected to my PC. I have downloaded Bonjour to my PC. When the box comes up to select the printer to share there is nothing there to select. Does the printer have to be connected to my MAC laptop instead of my PC? What am I doing wrong?
