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This section explains how to configure the machine as a Windows network printer. The machine is configured to enable network clients to use it.
To change printer properties in the [Printer] or [Printers and Faxes] window, The following access authentications are required depending on Windows OS.
Windows XP Professional or Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2: Management access authentication
Windows Vista/7: Full Control access authentication
To change printer properties in the [Printer] or [Printers and Faxes] window, log in 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.
On the [Advanced] tab, click the [Printing Default...] button. Specify the default values for the printer driver that will be distributed to the client computers, and then click [OK].
Click [OK], and then close the printer properties.
