Hello
I gonna try to help you.
1. you need all the computers connected to same network.
2. you need to share your printer from the computer where the printer is connected to.
to share
a. go to control panel->printers and rightclick on your printer click sharing.
b. then share that printer and give it a share name and then OK.
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here to see pictures exact information about sharing.
c. you also need to know what your computer that shares the printer is named.
to find out go to control panel->system settings and tab computer name. write that down
a shortcut to this windows is "windows button flag" + Pause Break button.
3. go to the computer you want to install the printer on.
this computer need to be in the same network as the one with the printer.
4. click start menu then ->run and write "\\computername" and press enter. computer name is that name you write down in c.
5. then a window should appear and you can now double click on your printer that you shared, then it should auto install. done.
6. if you can find your computer with the printer, check your firewall settings on the computer that shares the printer so the connection doesn't been blocked.
good luck, if you need more help don't be afraid to get in contact with me. true fixya forum or fixya live chat
good luck
Dell-Net
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