How to Install a Printer for Multiple Users on Windows XP
The Microsoft Windows operating system has the capability to share a printer between multiple people on a network. When you purchase a printer, the first step is installing the drivers from the CD or DVD included by the manufacturer. Once that step is complete, you can share the printer with other members on the network. Once shared, any other person on the network can print from the local printer.
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Instructions
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Insert the driver disc into the machine on which the printer is located. Most manufacturers automatically start the process using an auto-startup program. Follow the manufacturer's prompts to install the drivers on your computer.
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Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Control Panel." Double-click "Printers and Faxes." This opens a list of printers including the one you just installed.
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Right-click the printer you want to share and select "Share This Printer." This opens a new configuration window to share it with other users. Click the "Sharing" tab.
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Enter a name for the shared printer. This name is shown to other users when they browser your machine for shared printers. Click the "OK" button. The printer is now installed and configured for other users on the network.
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Connect to the shared printer from another machine by double-clicking the "Networks" icon on the desktop. Double-click the machine on which the printer was installed and then double-click the "Printers and Faxes" icon. Right-click the printer and select "Connect."
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