Preparing Printer Server

This section explains how to configure the machine as a Windows network printer. The machine is configured to enabling network clients to use it.

Under Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2, to change printer properties in the [Printer] folder, you need Printer Management access authentication; under Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Full Control access authentication. Log on to the file server as an Administrator or member of the PowerUsers group.

Open the [Printers and Faxes] window from the [Start] menu.
The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
Click the icon of the machine you want to use. On the [File] menu, click [Properties]. The printer properties appear.
On the [Sharing] tab, click [Share this printer].
To share the machine with users using a different version of Windows, click [Additional Drivers...].
If you have installed an alternative driver by selecting [Share As:] during the printer driver installation, this step can be ignored.
Click [OK], and then close the printer properties.