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The LaserJet 3150 is a printer that lacks drivers for modern Windows versions like Windows 10 and Windows 7, often requiring an older Windows XP machine to function. Users discuss networking this printer across a home LAN by connecting it locally to an XP PC and sharing it as a printer server, allowing other Windows machines to print through the XP host. Key considerations include driver availability and network printer setup.
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    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
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