How do I set printer linked to Windows 10 PC in a private network to print from a Windows Vista PC as well?

How do I set a Samsung ML-2160 printer linked to Windows 10 PC in a private network to print from a Windows Vista PC as well?

Microsoft has a download called "Print migrator",download and install to the main pc,create a shortcut,

move shortcut to other pc...Plus,in vista,you need to open add/remove windows components,chk the

boxes for printer,plus chk firewall (exceptions),plus internet options,edit....

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Hi,

This should assist you:

"Sharing files and printers"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sharing-files-printers-help#sharing-files-and-printers=windows-81&v1h=win81tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

This tutorial is designed to help you set up file and printer sharing on a network that has PCs running different Windows operating systems. Because the instructions can vary, open this tutorial on each PC so that you see the correct instructions, or use the selector at right to choose an operating system.

To move through this tutorial, click each step in the left pane or click Next below, completing each step before moving on.

Cheers.

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Bill Smithers - Microsoft MVP July 2013 - Dec 2020

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Does not work with windows 10!

Sorry, not helpful, thanks anyway!

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The link goes to Windows 8.1 Help page and shows a note that I'm using windows 10, and doesn't redirect to any visible subject related to my inquiry!

Sorry, not helpful, thanks anyway!

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Still need welcome help with this subject matter, thnks!

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