How do I print from my laptop to a printer that’s connected to a regular computer with a usb cable?

March 12, 2010 by admin · 2 Comments
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Anthony M asked:


I have a laptop in my room and we have a printer in another room. The printer is connected to a regular desktop computer via usb cable. How can i print from my laptop?

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2 Responses to “How do I print from my laptop to a printer that’s connected to a regular computer with a usb cable?”
  1. Justin Corner says:

    If your using windows, you can “share” the printer over the network using the software that is built into windows. Check out: for a how to on Windows XP. Justin Corner

  2. Dadul says:

    firstly u need LAN connection between that pc and urs laptop. now share the printer and also the c:/ drive of that pc. now share ur c:/ drive also. now go to start,settings printer and faxes,a window will be appear. now click at the add printer option is in the left,click next,a network printer , click at the option or a printer attached to another computer,click browse and select that printer as ur default printer……… Dadul

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