How to setup remote printer?

Question

I have two Dell desktops running on Win 7. The first computer has a wireless modem and I would like to send documents to the second computer for printing. I have a HP laser printer connected via usb to the second computer, which has a wifi adapter. How do I do the setup? I have changed the printer property to 'shared' but when I try to search for it from the first computer, it can't seem to see it. Thanks in advance.

PudgyOne · Answer

mikeraj,   Try reading... How to Network with HomeGroup in Windows 7   Remember virus programs and firewalls will block communications.     Rick

mikeraj · Answer

Thanks Rick! I will go though this article.

mikeraj · Answer

In accessing troubleshooting tools I get the message that the 'Peer networking grouping service isn't running', I attempt to start this service and get the error code 'Error 1068, the dependency service or group failed to start'. What should I do next?

PudgyOne · Answer

mikeraj,

Did you setup the printer for sharing? Sharing a printer through a wireless network

What virus program(s) and firewall(s) are you using?

Does the printer have a valid ip address? If yes, did yo try installing the printer using the ip address?

Rick

PudgyOne · Answer

mikeraj,   Now I'm doing it.   Try reading...   Allow Printer past Microsoft Essentials/Windows Defender     Rick

PudgyOne · Answer

mikeraj,   The Belkin has problems with WPA Security. I hate to suggest it, did you try WEP or no security?     Rick

mikeraj · Answer

I missed your other questions: I'm using MS Security Essentials and Windows Firewall. No other third party antivirus and firewall.

My printer is connected via usb to the second printer. How do I get the ip address?

mikeraj · Answer

Already tried all of that plus other suggestions from other forums. I think it has something to do with my Belkin router as some have found out www.sevenforums.com/.../205276-homegroup-problem-3.html

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