I've got 4 computers, how can we set these 4 to share 1 printer?

Anybody who knows the detailed procedure for setting these 4 computers (laptop and desktop) to share 1 printer only? Is this possible?

I've got 4 computers, how can we set these 4 to share 1 printer?pc security

There are actually two ways. One of them is to have a router that also serves as a print server for your USB printer. That way any computer can use the printer at any time.

The other method that the earlier posters referred to is a bit different. the printer must be plugged into one of the computers in your network. If you haven't already set up a network then you should first run the network setup wizard on all your computers. Make sure they are all members of the same workgroup BEFORE you run the setup wizard.

Once that is complete go into printers and faxes on the computer that the printer is attached to. You can get to it through either the start menu or the control panel. Right click the printer you wish to network and click the little box to share the printer.

Then, on each computer that is connect to the network you need to go into printers and faxes and add a printer. Choose to add a networked/shared printer. Then you need to navigate to the computer the printer is attached to. After that you should be good to go.

Note, if the printer is attached to a computer and not to a router that means that your other computers will only have access to the printer while the attached machine is on. With a router/print server that is not an issue.