Printer Sharing Problem in Work group

Hi all !
I’m using HP Laserjet 1300 Printer. I connect my Printer to my windows xp computer and share this printer with other computers in my network. I attached all –in - one computer (Wireless) in to my network. I used wireless router also. But i unable to install HP LaserJet 1300 Printer in my all-in-one computer. it generate error message “No drivers install” then I download the drivers for windows 7 home premium (64 –bit) and install. but problem not solve. I’m using windows 7 home premium (64 –bit) Os in my all-in-one. I can share folders between my all-in-one PC and other PC’s in my workgroup. but I can’t share this printer. Please help me
Thank you
Chamath

Hi Chamath,
I assume your XP machine is 32bit (most are)? Here are a couple guides that may help:
http://goo.gl/br6c
and
http://goo.gl/4Eun
Also, here is a Microsoft Article to ensure that you have Windows 7 setup properly for printer sharing (article is for Vista, but works just as well for 7):
http://goo.gl/WVO6U
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