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Old 08-04-2007, 04:32 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default How to set up a printer for two computers (XP + Vista) through a Linksys router

I tried to use a printer server but it's way too much of a pain, so I gave up on that.

How do I set up a printer for two computers using an alternate method? (Look at title)

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Old 08-05-2007, 09:44 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Which computer will have the Printer Connected Locally?

I have got XP With the Printer
Vista Connecting Too Printer VIA Lan.

Firstly. Share the printer.

Control Panel
Printers
Right Click
Share

Second.

Go too your VISTA comptuer with the Driver Install Disk

Install drivers for Printer on Vista computer

Control Panel
Printers
Add a printer

Follow to prompts as needed.
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