sharing printer with xp computer


  1. makhan10
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    sharing printer with xp computer


    i have HP 1020 Laser printer installed on Win 7 computer and i want to share this printer with XP computer, when i goto XP computer and try to add network printer, it can see the Win 7 computer but not the HP printer attached to Win 7 computer.......

    the printer is shared on Win 7 machine

    thanx in advance
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  3. Crispy
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1 (Build 6.1.7601)
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    Here your go: Share Files and Printers between Windows 7 and XP - How-To Geek
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  4. Digerati
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    It would be best if you use a router, then hang the printer off the router with a print server. In this way, both computers can print to the printer independently without relying on sharing - a much better security scenario.
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