New to Mac....sharing printer with wife's PC..help please

Hi
Duplicate of first ever message posted elsewhere.
I have "Crossed to the Light Side" from PC to iMac.
All OK so far but my wife can't share the printer (Canon MP610 connected via USB) using her windows laptop.
I have changed my system setting to allow sharing.
Her computer see the iMac's IP address but says the driver is not compatible.
Can anyone suggest a solution please (other than divorce as I like her)
Thanks. Wrinkly Ninja

Once you've solved your printer issue, see these for enlightenment:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacFixIt Tutorials,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Snow Leopard Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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