How to Set Up Wireless Print Sharing
A wireless network is similar to a hardwired setup, except the machines using airwaves to connect to each other. When you have a printer connected to a machine, you can still connect to the printer using a wireless desktop or laptop. The connection created is similar to creating a connection to a printer in a hardwired setup, but the printer is only available as long as you are connected to the wireless desktop. Creating the connection in Windows Vista is accomplished in the Control Panel.
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Instructions
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Click the Windows "Start" button. From the list of options, select "Printers and Faxes" in the menu window. This opens up a new dialog box. Click the "Add a printer" icon to start the wizard that guides you through the process.
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Click the "Next" button at the opening screen. After the screen appears, select the "A network printer or a printer attached to another computer" option. From this screen, click the "Next" button again.
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Click the "Browse for a printer" button. This opens a new dialog window. Double-click the computer on which the network printer is attached. This will open a list of shared resources on the computer.
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Double-click the "Printers" icon. Select the shared printer from the list. Click the "Next" button. This starts the installation process. This process installs the printer drivers onto your machine.
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Click the "Finish" button once the drivers are finished installing. You can verify the printer is installed by going into the control panel and double-clicking the "Printers" icon. Within this window, you will see the newly added printer.
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