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Windows 2000/XP
Setting Up Host Computer
1Start Windows.
2From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers. (Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP)
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4From the Printer menu, select Sharing.
5 Check the Shared As box. (Windows 2000) Check the Share this printer box. (Windows XP)
Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK.
Setting Up Client PC
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2Open your network folder in the left column.
3Click the shared name.
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4From the Start menu, select Settings and Printers. (Windows 2000)
From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes. (Windows XP)
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6From the Printer menu, select Properties.
7Press the Ports tab, and click Add Port.
8Select Local Port, and click New Port.