The biggest difference between adding a shared printer on a network and adding a network printer is that the print job cannot be completed when the host of the shared printer is not turned on. Network printers have their own IP address, while shared printers do not
Methods/Steps
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In the first step, first find the computer that shares the printer, then run a at Start a and enter "\\ computer name" (for example: \\print-pc) a confirm, as shown in the figure:
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In the second step, double-click the shared printer, the driver installation prompt appears, click "Yes", as shown in the figure:
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The third step, after the addition is completed, a printer icon will appear in the "Printer and fax" of your computer, as shown in the figure: [Jiang Guoyang]