Printing from Windows XP - indirect connection to printer

I'm trying to print from Windows XP/Boot Camp from my MB Pro. When I print from OSX, I use the printer sharing option and print through my roommate's Mac which is directly connected to the printer (Epson).
In browsing the threads on this issue, I have yet to see one that addresses an indirect connection to the printer.
Any help would be appreciated.
(Apologies if I'm posting on the wrong section of this forum.)

I used Bonjour for Windows available from here;
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/bonjourforwindows.html
Set it up and printing is a breeze.
Good luck.

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