Printing in a printer connected to a PC

I need some explanation... Umm from my mac... Is it possible to print in a printer that is connected to a PC laptop?
OR is it only possible to print FROM the PC laptop if I connect the printer to my mac?
:/ Please help me.

Using ASK.Com - my favorite web browser - does not require you to download anything to use it just enter the url -
I entered the following:
Why is my HP laser printer printing slow
Below is just one of the documents - this one is HP support.
http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=mmr_kc-0100314
*just a heads up - whenever you have problems with a printer
1. stop the print queue on your system
2. shut the printer power off for about a minute to clear any  printer memory
3. turn on the printer
4. start the print queue
*also - using ASK.com have also found answers on this site without the struggle of going through searching this site.

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