Windows 7 Cannot Access Shared Printer on Home Network

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I have a home network that has three computers attached:
1) HP Pavilion Model e9280t running Win 7 Pro
2) Mac Leopard laptop
3) XP-Pro laptop

I have an HP Officejet J6450 all-in-one printer connected to the MAC.

Prior to the purchase of the HP I had a Dell Dimension 8200 running XP-Pro and I was able to print on the MAC-attached printer from the 2 XP machines.

I have not been successful in adding the MAC-attached printer to my new Win 7 machine.

Can anyone help me do this?

 

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To add the Mac-attached printer to your new Windows 7 machine, you'll need to follow some steps. Here's a general guide on how you can achieve this:

Steps to Add a Network Printer on Windows 7:​

1. Connect to the Mac and Share the Printer:
   • Make sure the printer is shared on the Mac. Go to System Preferences > Sharing and enable Printer Sharing. Select the specific printer you want to share.
   []Find the Printer IP Address:
   • On the Mac, go to System Preferences > Printers & Scanners. Get the IP address of the shared printer.
   []Add a Printer on Windows 7:
   • Click on the Start button on your Windows 7 machine.
   • Go to Devices and Printers.
   • Click on "Add a printer."
   • Choose "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer."
   • Select the shared printer from the list of printers found on the network.
   • If the printer is not automatically detected, you can manually enter the IP address of the shared printer.
   []Install Printer Drivers:
   • Windows will attempt to locate the drivers for the printer. If it doesn't find them, you might need to download the Windows 7 drivers for the printer from the manufacturer's website and install them manually.
   []Complete the Setup:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that both the Windows 7 machine and the Mac are on the same network.
     • Make sure that the printer sharing settings on the Mac allow Windows machines to access it.
     • Check the firewall settings on both the Mac and Windows 7 to ensure that they allow printer sharing.
     By following these steps, you should be able to add the Mac-attached printer to your new Windows 7 machine and start printing from it. Let me know if you encounter any specific issues during this process!