5 Sharing the Printer Locally

You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which is called “host computer,” on the network.

The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, refer to the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.

NOTES:

Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with your printer. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.

If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can check the supplied CD-ROM.

Setting Up a Host Computer

1Start Windows.

2From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes.

3Double-clickyour printer driver icon.

4From the Printer menu, select Sharing.

5Check the Share this printer box.

6Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.

Setting Up a Client Computer

1Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explorer.

2Select My Network Places and then right-click Search for Computers.

3Fill in the IP address of host computer in Computer name

field, and click Search. (In case host computer requires User name and Password, fill in User ID and password of host computer account.)

4Double-clickPrinters and Faxes.

5Right-click printer driver icon, select Connect.

6Click Yes, if the installation confirm message appears.

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Samsung CLP-610, CLP-660 manual Setting Up a Host Computer, Setting Up a Client Computer, Check the Share this printer box