Solved Share Epson printer on windows 7 with my other XP computer?

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How do I share an Epson printer on windows 7 with my other computer that has windows xp? Again thanks for your help
 
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windows 7 ultiamte 64
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windows 7 ultiamte 64
On the assumption the printer is hard wired (e.g. USB ) to the W7 computer, go to the printer properties and the sharing tab and give it a share name. Then, on the XP machine, add a printer, network printer or local port and add..... \\W7 computer name\share name - add.
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitAthlon3GBIntegrated
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Desktop Slimline
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Athlon
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 20" LCD
Hard Drives
500GB
Internet Speed
Slow
Thank you so much. I now have a shared printer.
 

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windows 7 ultiamte 64
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windows 7 ultiamte 64
OK good, glad I could help - please mark this post as "solved" by using the green tick at the top so others know its finished, thanks....
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitAthlon3GBIntegrated
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Desktop Slimline
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Athlon
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 20" LCD
Hard Drives
500GB
Internet Speed
Slow
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