How to Share a Local Printer Using Windows 7

If your Computer is part of a Local Area Network (LAN), wired or wireless you can use Windows 7 to share your locally attached printer with other Computers on the network. You can do this when you install a new printer or after it has already been installed. You will also be able to restrict who has access to the print device by turning on the password protected sharing. If you chose later to remove the password protection, you can do so by turning off the password-protection.

How to Share a Local Printer Using Windows 7

How to Share a Local Printer Using Windows 7

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How to Share a Local Printer Using Windows 7

How to Share a Local Printer Using Windows 7

Here are the Steps for sharing:

1. In the Device and Printers window, right click the icon that looks like a printer > Click Printer Properties. This will open the printer properties dialog box.

2. Click on the Sharing tab.

3. Select the ShareThis Printer check box. Windows 7 automatically enters the printer name that is stored in the print properties. If you would like to change the share name you can change the name that is in the Share name box with the name you prefer.

Note: If your network has Computers other than Windows 7 (XP or Vista) and they are needing access to the printer you will need to add the supported drivers by clicking on the additional drivers section.

4. In the Properties dialog box, click OK.

If you select the printer in the Devices and Printers window, the details pane should now indicate that it has been shared. Others should now be able to print on your network.

How to Share a Local Printer Using Windows 7

Install Printer

So now you have purchased your new printer, it is a sleek model that you cannot wait to open and use. Then it hit you that the task to install printer is a bit of a challenge. In this article, I will give you tips on how to install printer. I will elaborate on doing the task quickly and smoothly so that you will be able to print as soon as you get to open your printer pack.

Install Printer

Install Printer

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Install Printer

Install Printer

Of course, whatever type or brand of printer you might have, it is always advisable to read the instruction of the printer's manual. It should be noted that manuals for a printer device provide easy to perform instructions so that the task to install printer can be done in no time. The next thing you might need to consider is to look for tapeand packing materials. Usually, what the manufacturers do is to pack printers for shipping. This means that other parts of printer might be taped or covered with foam. It helps if you check these materials separated from the main printer itself. I know the next move to check the pack-both inside and out – I know that you will be sure that every device in the printer is opened and laid out.

The next thing you may want to do is to ensure that the cables are Plugged and connected to it right ports. It is very important that you double check your connections so that you can know which wire should get to the right port. Sometimes, you might mistake a fax modem as USB modem. These kinds of mistake can simply be avoidable "if you exercise careful examination of thedevice.

If the execution of these instructions prove to be a failure, it is advisable to shut down the device. The term, "when in doubt, shut down" may seem to be a very good idea when you are stuck with printing machines. If your Computer does not recognize your printer, try to restart your pc in order to refresh every setting of both your printer and Computer. This is helpful way in trying the device again by renewing its settings in the Computer and in the printing device itself.

Install Printer