How to Set Up Printers for LAN Sharing
Sharing one printer with other computers in a network can be a necessity in work and home environments. This practice can save on cost, and time, and free up space, eliminating the need for the clutter of various printers. You can set up a network printer for LAN sharing and only basic technical knowledge may be necessary for this task.1 – Click the “Printer and Faxes” icon in the Control Panel menu. Select “Add a Printer.” Find the setup wizard located under this option and click it to install the printer.
2 – Right-click the “New Printer” icon in the “Printers and Faxes” console, then click “Properties.” Select the “Sharing” tab and highlight “Share This Printer.” Type in the the name you have chosen for the printer in the field.
3 – Add additional printer drivers that may be necessary for the other computers connected on the network. Select “Additional Drivers,” check the box for each driver and click “OK.”
4 – Open the “Printers and Faxes” console on the other computers to install the printer. Click “Add Printer in the Control Panel.” Select “Add Printer” on each printer to open the installation wizard. Click the “Next” option, select “Network Printer” and click “Next” again.
5 – Click “Browse for a Printer” to highlight it and select “Next” to make a list of available printers appear. Highlight the printer you would like to add and select “Next.”
6 – Complete the installation process by clicking “Finish.” Click the “Printer” icon to send a test page to the printer to check that it is working correctly. Select “Properties” and click “Print a Test Page.”
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