IMac to PC Sharing

Howdy!!!
I have a slight problem with my network. I have a Imac G4, a Sony Vaio computer, and a DLink Netowrk wireless router. The Imac is connected wirelessly to the network and the PC is hardwired to it. I also have a printer connected via USB to the PC
I can access the Apple files from my PC but I cannot access or see PC files from by Apple. Also I would like to print from my Apple.
Is there some good documents out there that can help me? Or does anyone know any quick fixes?

I can access the Apple files from my PC but I cannot
access or see PC files from by Apple.
Sharing files between a Windows XP PC and a Mac running OS 10.4.x
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3020.html
Also I would
like to print from my Apple.
Printing to a printer on a Windows XP PC from a Mac running 10.4.x
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/3015.html
iFelix

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