Printer connected to Windows 7 computer remains offline despite being shared over network to imac

My new imac is connected directly to my HP printer. I am trying to connect from another room my old PC running Windows 7 also to this printer over my home network. I have the same workgroup on both computers, and have activated sharing. As far as I can see, I have followed all the standard instruction for sharing. The PC  has identified the printer and the printer has been selected, but print documents have been placed in a queue to print since it states it is offline. How do I get it back on line?

Hello ProfA,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
You are not able to share a printer from OS X with Windows computers.  The article below explains more about sharing printers:
OS X Mavericks: Share your printer
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13940
Take care,
Alex H.

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