Cannot Share USB Printer to Wireless Networked Computer

Hello,
I have a Windows 7 64-bit desktop with a HP Photosmart Prem C410a printer attached with a USB cable. I have configured the printer as a shared printer. I have a laptop with Window 7 64-bit that is networked wireless to the Home Group. However, when I try to add the Printer on laptop as a networked printer, the laptop find nothing. How do I get this USB connected printer to work with the wirelessly connected laptop?
Also, when I shared the printer an additional device was added by Windows 7 called HP Photosmart Prem C410 series (Copy 1). What's with that? The laptop doesn't see that one either.
Regards, Dean.

Hi,
This is not going to work. You need to configure your desktop as a print server AND it must be wireless too or at least connected to a wireless router.
Other option is to buy a USB wireless print server BUT I don't trust this option (been there, done that) and it may cost you more plus headache.
Regards.
BH
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