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This tag covers discussions about accessing a printer across a network from different Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 7, and Windows XP. Common themes include setting up printer sharing, installing printer drivers on client machines, and using a PC as a print server. Users often face challenges with driver availability for older printers and seek guidance on configuring network printing. The tag focuses on practical troubleshooting steps for enabling printer access on a home LAN with mixed Windows operating systems.
  1. abrogard

    Networking a Printer various Wins

    I have win10, win7 and winXP on our home LAN. I have XP because I have a printer that needs XP: no drivers available for any other brand of Windows: a Laserjet 3150. So the printer hangs off that PC as a local printer. Now I think if I want to access it across the network from these other...
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    • access printer compatibility device management driver issues file operations home network installation lan configuration laserjet 3150 legacy systems local printer network network printer printer printer sharing setup guide windows 10 windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: General Computing
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