Follow the procedure below to set up a print server so that the printer can be shared by users.
Configure a computer connected to the printer as the print server.
The print server is a computer used to manage the shared printer on the network.
On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].
Double-click [Network].
Click [File and Print Sharing...].
Select the [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s).] check box.
Click [OK].
Install the printer driver.
On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Printers].
Under Windows XP Professional, click [Printers and Faxes] on the [Start] menu.
Under Windows XP Home Edition, click [Control Panel] on the [Start] menu. Click [Printers and Other Hardware], and then click [Printers and Faxes].
Click the icon of the printer, and then click [Sharing...] on the [File] menu.
Click [Shared as:], and then enter a name in the [Shared as:] box.
Click [OK].
Configure a computer connected to the network, where the print server is connected, as a client computer.
For details about installing the printer driver, see "Installing the Printer Driver", the Setup Guide.