Link laptop to printer via router

I have a Dell Dimension desktop, a Sony Vaio laptop, an HP  Officejet 5610v printer and a Linksys WRT54G router.  I want to be able to print to the printer with my Sony laptop.  The Sony is linked via the router to the internet and the printer will print from the desktop.  Is this possible and do I need more hardware?

This could be done , you don't need any additional hardware, you just need to Enable File and Printer Sharing

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