4Select the Share this printer check box, and then type a name in the Share name text box.

5Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer.

6Click OK.

For Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2008 R2

1Click Start Devices and Printers.

2Right-click the printer icon and select Printer properties.

3On the Sharing tab, click Change Sharing Options button if exists, and then click Yes.

4Select the Share this printer check box, and then type a name in the Share name text box.

5Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients using this printer.

6Click OK.

7Click Apply, and then click OK.

To check that the printer is shared:

Ensure that the printer object in the Printers, Printers and Faxes, or Devices and Printers folder is shared. The share icon is shown under the printer icon.

Browse Network or My Network Places. Find the host name of the server and look for the shared name you assigned to the printer.

Now that the printer is shared, you can install the printer on network clients using the Point and Print method or the peer-to-peer method.

Point and Print

Point and Print is a Microsoft Windows technology that allows you to connect to a remote printer. This feature automatically downloads and installs the printer driver.

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