Is it necessary to install printer software on every computer in a wired network?

I have a HP Officejet 6000 Wireless Printer E609n.  I am attempting to connect it to an all wired home network.  There are three computers, two of them running Windows 7 and the other Windows XP.  I have installed the software on the main computer that is running Windows 7, and the printer works fine.  However, the printer does not appear on either of the other two computers.  I have confirmed that all three computers can communicate with each other. The three computers are hard wired into a Medialink router.  Do I need to install the software on each of the other two computers? I tried it on the Windows XP computer and it did not work properly, even after I reinstalled it. (It kept trying to install HP Solution Center, even though it was already installed).  I should mention I do occasionally use the wireless portion of the printer, and the laptop (running Windows 7) will access it fine.

Hi,
Yes, we definitely have to install driver and software on all computers for any printer using USB, wired or wireless.
Regards.
BH
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