Setting Up a Shared PrinterOn the print server, set up sharing of the printer driver. Then from the client, set up the connection to theprint server.1. Install the printer driver on the print server system2. Select as described below:• If you are using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2, select the Control Panel -> Hardware andSound (Hardware) -> Devices and PrintersThe Devices and Printers window is displayed.• If you are using Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, select the Control Panel -> Hardwareand Sound -> PrintersThe Printers window is displayed.3. Click the icon for the model name of printer to be shared• If you are using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2,Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2, press the Alt key, and from the displayed Filemenu, select Printer properties -> Sharing tab.• If you are using Windows Vista, press the Alt key, and from the displayed File menu, select Run asadministrator -> Sharing....• If you are using Windows Server 2008 select Sharing... from the File menu.Important• A confirmation/warning dialog box may appear when starting, installing or uninstalling software.This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task.When you are logged on to an administrator account, click Yes (or Continue, Allow) to continue.Some applications require an administrator account to continue. In such cases, switch to anadministrator account, and restart the operation from the beginning.4. Set sharingOn the Sharing tab, check (or select) Share this printer, set the shared name as necessary, and thenclick OK.5. If the print server and the client have different architectures (32 bit or 64 bit), install anadditional driver1. Display the Devices and Printers, Printers, or Printers and Faxes window.2. Select as described below:• If you are using Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008 R2, select the printer icon, click Printserver properties, and select the Drivers tab• If you are using Windows Vista, press the Alt key, and from the displayed File menu, selectRun as administrator -> Server Properties..., and select the Drivers tab348
