Connecting New laptop to desktop printer
Started by
MuddysBro
, Aug 28 2010 09:20 PM
#1
Posted 28 August 2010 - 09:20 PM
#2
Posted 29 August 2010 - 08:15 AM
If I read you post correctly you wish to share a printer that is connected to a windows xp desktop to a laptop running windows 7. If so follow this link which will show you how to share you printer in windows xp:
http://www.home-netw...re-printer.html
Once you have your printer shared you go on your laptop and click network -> find the desktop computer and click it -> then click on the shared printer and it will install automatically (hopefully). Also, your win. XP computer will need to be switched on whenever you wish to print. If you need any more help just let me know.
http://www.home-netw...re-printer.html
Once you have your printer shared you go on your laptop and click network -> find the desktop computer and click it -> then click on the shared printer and it will install automatically (hopefully). Also, your win. XP computer will need to be switched on whenever you wish to print. If you need any more help just let me know.
Edited by hendaz, 29 August 2010 - 08:15 AM.
#3
Posted 29 August 2010 - 09:33 AM
ivw tried all those steps and when i go into networks on my windows 7 pc it doesnt show the xp pc
#4
Posted 29 August 2010 - 09:53 AM
For you to be able to "see" the xp machine you will need to make sure both computers belong to the same workgroup.
For windows xp follow this guide:
http://www.home-netw...puter-name.html
For windows 7 follow this guide:
http://www.7tutorial...group-windows-7
Make sure both computers belong to the same workgroup and then check if you go on your xp machine (network places) you can see your windows 7 laptop.
For windows xp follow this guide:
http://www.home-netw...puter-name.html
For windows 7 follow this guide:
http://www.7tutorial...group-windows-7
Make sure both computers belong to the same workgroup and then check if you go on your xp machine (network places) you can see your windows 7 laptop.
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