Many computer users have more then one computer in their home, and use a router to share the internet connection. Now rather then having multiple printers’ setup for each computer, you can easily set one printer up on your local network to be shared by all the computers on the same Workgroup.

This way you’re not shelling out a fortune in replacement ink cartridges for each printer.

To create a connection to a printer connected to your network follow the steps below. Be sure to go ahead and install your printer on the main computer its connected to using the manufactures instructions then proceed with the following steps.

  1. Click on Start – > Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Then Add a Printer.
  2. From the Wizard Select Local Printer and
    Select Automatically Detect and Install my Plug And Play Printer
  3. Click next and you’re done.

Do this for each computer that’s going to use the same printer. Be sure to have the Installation disk ready that came with your printer as you may be prompt for it to ensure that the proper drivers are set for the default printer on each computer.

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