How to set up a network printer in Windows XP on both computers?

I have two computers running on Windows XP. One a computer(desktop) it is the residential gateway(the one with the main internet connction), and one a laptop it uses Wi-Fi access to connct to internet

How to set up a network printer in Windows XP on both computers?antispam

If both of the computers are connected to the network, all you have to do is set up the printer on one of the computers %26 enable sharing for the printer in the printer properties on the computer. Or if the printer is wi-fi ready, connect it directly to network %26 tell the computers the path %26 ip for the printer. Then on the remote pc set up another printer %26 use printer connection to browse the network for the printer.

How to set up a network printer in Windows XP on both computers?avast

OK - you need to setup a home network so you can see each others computers. There is a network setup in your control panel. You need to name your computers. I have 2 laptops and a desktop and they all see each other - and can print to the printer..... but trick is to SHARE.

After you can at least 'see' the other computer on My Network Places, then you need to go to the desktop, go to the printer section in the Control Panel, and right mouse button click and SHARE the printer. You also might want to share drives too.