Sharing the Printer Locally256 Sharing the Printer LocallyYou can connect the printer directly to a selected computer, which iscalled “host computer,” on the network.The following procedure is for Windows XP. For other Windows OS, referto the corresponding Windows User's Guide or online help.NOTES:• Check the Operating System(s) that are compatible with yourprinter. Please refer to the OS Compatibility section of PrinterSpecifications in your Printer User Guide.• If you need to know the exact name of your printer, you can checkthe supplied CD-ROM.Setting Up a Host Computer1 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 Computer1 Right-click the Windows Start button and select Explore.2 Select My Network Places and then right-click Search forComputers.3 Fill in the IP address of host computer in Computer name field,and click Search. (In case host computer requires User nameand Password, fill in User ID and password of host computeraccount.)4 Double-click Printers and Faxes.5 Right-click printer driver icon, select Connect.6 Click Yes, if the installation confirm message appears.
