Set up a Windows 95 printer for network sharing

STEP 1:

Click the Windows 95 "Start" Button to bring up the Start Menu.

STEP 2:

Select "Settings" from the Windows 95 Start Menu.

Then, select "Printers" on the Settings Submenu Flyout to open the "Printers Folder".

STEP 3:

Right-click the "Icon" of the printer you want to share to bring up the printer's Context- sensitive Menu.

Then, select the "Sharing" Context- sensitive Menu Item to open the printer's "Properties" Dialog with the "Sharing" Tab displayed. (NOTE: There will not be a Sharing Menu Item or a Sharing Tab if a network is not installed and configured properly).

STEP 4:

Click the "Shared As" Radio Button. Then, enter a "Share Name" for the printer to be known as by other users on the network (It is a good idea to follow DOS naming conventions here to avoid problems with older, DOS and Windows 3.x legacy applications you are still using).

Optionally, you can enter a description in the "Comment" Field. Other users on the network can see this comment if they look at the printer's Properties "Detail" Tab.

Password protection for the printer is also optional. Making an entry in the "Password" Field will enable password protection. Leaving the Password Field blank will allow all network users access to the printer.

DOWNLOADS:

A graphical diagram of this procedure suitable for downloading and printing is available in the LAROKE Downloads area. The downloadable document files are listed under the file name HOWTO01. Also see the Downloading Instructions for a description of the file types and system requirements.