3Locate the printer from the remote computer:
Note: The remote computer is the one that is not attached to the printer.
aOpen the printers folder:
1Click , or click Start and then click Run.
2In the Start Search or Run box, type control printer s.
3Press Enter, or click OK.
bRight‑click the name of your printer.
cClick Properties or Printer properties.
dClick Ports > Add Port > Local Port > New Port.
eType the Universal Naming Convention (UN C) Port Name, which consists of the server name and the distinc tive
printer name that was specified in step 2 on page 109. The name should be in the form \\ server\printer.
fClick OK.
gClick Close on the Printer Ports dialog.
hMake sure the new port is selected on the Ports tab, and then click Apply.
iClick OK.
Sharing a printer in a Macintosh environment
1From the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help.
2In the Search field, type sharing the printer on a network, and then press return.
3Select only one of the following:
•Sharing your printer with Mac OS X users—Let other Macintosh computers on the network that use Mac OS X
version 10.4 or later use any printer connected to your Maci ntosh computer.
•Sharing your printer with Windows users—Let Windows computers on the network use any printer connected
to your Macintosh computer.
4Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Note: Windows users should see the Windows documentation f or information on adding a network printer
connected to a Macintosh computer.
Networking FAQWhat is Wi‑Fi Protected Setup?
Wi
‑
Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configuration that allows you to establish a wireless home network
and enable network security without requiring prior knowle dge of Wi‑Fi technology. It is no longer necessary to
configure the network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphr ase for network devices.
Note: WPS supports only networks that communicate throug h access points (wireless routers).
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