On a server
Make sure the networked printer is turned on and connect to the Internet using an Ethernet cable. Click "Start" on the server computer and click the "Printers and Faxes" icon. Click "Add a Printer" on the left side of the window. Choose "A Network Printer" from the pop-up window, and click "Next." Type in the exact location or Internet Protocol (IP) address of the networked printer, and then click "Next." Select the printer manufacturer and model from the list of driver options. Click "Finish" to complete the printer installation process. Navigate to the Control Panel and click on "Printers and Other Hardware." Click the printer you want to share in the Printers and Faxes folder. Click on "Share this Printer" in the Tasks Pane or right-click on the printer and select "Properties. Open the Sharing tab and click on "Share this Printer." Enter the name of the shared printer and click "OK." Use the shared printer with any computer on the network by navigating to Control Panel > Printer and Other Hardware. Click "Add a Printer" and browse for the network printer you just shared.
Connect the Printer Directly to the Network.
Plug the printer directly into the network hub or router. Follow the instructions for setting up the printer for networking provided by the printer manufacturer. Use the shared printer with any computer on the network by navigating to Control Panel > Printer and Other Hardware. Click "Add a Printer" and browse for the network printer.
on a home network
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