Can't see the Computers on the Windows Workgroup

Hi there,
Having troubles trying to set up printing from a Mac to a printer on the Windows network at work. The problem appears to be a network related one, so I've posted here.
To explain, I'm running a small office network through a router and have a shared HP Deskjet Printer connected directly to a Win XP computer that is on the network. The network is set to the Win default MSHome, which I've also set my Mac to under directory access (WINS Server field is blank).
I then did the following
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3002.html
After that I tried to implement the steps as per the ifelix site below
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3015.html
But half way through this process I get stuck. In the printer utility, when I go to the Windows Printing and then choose the MSHome workgroup only my Mac appears under the workgroup. None of the 4 networked Windows XP computers appear under the workgroup despite the fact that they are all shared and can all be seen by one another. (The Windows computers can also see my Mac)
What can I do to see the Windows machines? Any assistance appreciated?
Regards,
BB

Thanks again,
I tried to add the printer manually as per the apple doc @
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3049
However, the instructions below didn't work
+Mac OS X 10.3 through 10.4.11+
+1. Open Printer Setup Utility (located in /Applications/Utilities).+
+2. Mac OS X 10.4.x: Choose Add Printer from the Printers menu, then hold the Option key while clicking the "More Printers" button.
+
+Mac OS X 10.3.x: Hold the Option key while choosing Add Printer from the Printers menu.+
+3. Choose Advanced from the first pop-up menu.+
When I option click on the "More Printers" button no pop-up menu appears and I can't select advanced. Even tried right clicking with a mouse, but to no avail!
I'll have a look at some of the other options.
Regards,
BB

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