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This article will explain in detail how to set up shared printers on win7 computers. The editor thinks it is very practical, so I share it for you as a reference. I hope you can get something after reading this article.

If the printer does not support network printing, you need to install it normally on one of the computers, set up sharing on the computer, and simply set it up on other computers to share printing.

The printer has the network printing function to connect directly to the network. If there is no network printing function, you need to connect a computer first, install the driver normally, and then share the printer in the network.

1. Network printer

There is no need to connect the printer to the host computer, just plug the LAN cable into the printer.

1. Set the network printer address

Different printers may set the network address in different ways, just set the IP address in the same network segment as your computer.

two。 The computer installs the printer driver

In the process of installing the driver, you will automatically find this network printer and follow the prompts to complete the installation. Other computers connected to the network printer, also follow this operation, directly install the driver.

Second, sharing printers

The shared printer needs to be connected to the computer, and the host computer has to be turned on before other computers can use it.

1. Host connection

The shared printer is connected to the host computer through a USB cable, and after the host installs the printer driver, you can see the printer in the View Devices and printers in the Control Panel.

two。 Shared printer

This printer needs to be shared before other computers can use it. Right-click on the printer and select Printer Properties. In the pop-up dialog box, check "share this printer".

3. Other computer connections

Click "add Printer" in the control panel to find the printer automatically. After finding it, you can add it. If you cannot find it, you can click "the printer I need is not listed".

Select add Printer using TCP/IP address or hostname, and then enter the IP address of the host of the shared printer to complete the printer addition.

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