Multi Functional Printer User's Guide

Sharing the Printer Locally
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5 Sharing the Printer
Locally
You can connect the printer directly to a selected computer,
which is called “host computer,” on the network.
The following procedure is for Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP. For
other Windows operating systems, see the corresponding
Windows User's Guide or online help.
N OTE :
• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with
your printer. See the operating systems Compatibility
section of Printer Specifications in your Printer User’s Guide.
• If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can
check the supplied Drivers and Utilities CD.
Setting Up a Host Computer
1 Start Windows.
2 From the Start menu select Printers and Faxes .
3 Double-click your printer driver icon .
4 From the Printer menu, select Sharing .
5 Check the Share this printer box.
6 Fill in the Shared Name field, and then click OK .
Setting Up a Client Computer
1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explore .
2 Select My Network Places and then right-click Search
for Computers
.
3 Fill in the IP address of host computer in Computer name
field, and click
Search . (In case host computer requires
User name and Password , fill in User ID and password
of host computer account.)
4 Double-click Printers and Faxes .
5 Right-click printer driver icon, select Connect .
6 Click Yes , if the installation confirm message appears.