Networks

7. Can I share my one printer between the computers on my network and if so how should I do it?

To share printers the first thing to do is to ensure that file (and printer sharing) is enabled which is explained as part of this page.
Next you will need to share the printer on the computer to which the printer is physically attatched. Open the printers folder (Start-Settings-Printers) and then right-click on the printer you want to share. From the popup menu choose sharing and click the shared as radio button and fill the name box. Choosing OK will share the printer across the network.

Finally you can add the printer to the printers folder on the computer that wants to use the shared printer. Go to the printers folder on this computer and double click the add printer wizard. Follow the wizard choosing network printer on the second page and choosing the Browse button on the third page to go to the computer on the network to which the printer is physically attatched. Completing the wizard will load all the relevant files (assuming both computers are using the same version of windows). and the printer will then be available for use on both computers provided the computer to which it is physically attatched is turned on and running windows.