Problem printing thru network with new 8500A all-in-one

I installed a new Officejet pro 8500a plus on my network.  I have 3 computers on the network set up this way:  DSL modum connected to Linksys router, all 3 computers connected to the router, PRINTER is connected to main COMPUTER and other 2 computers print through the main computer.
I installed the printer sucessfully and ran the HP network wizard following the dialogs for connecting through another computer.  I can print, and fax fine from the main computer but not from the other computers.  I configured the printer as "shared" on the main computer and the other computers recognize the printer and set it as the default printer.  But when I try to print form the other computers nothing happens.  When I go into control panel - printers - properties - ports on the main computer, the printer is listed as USB002 but when I click on "configure" I get "An error occured during port configuration.  This opperation is not supported".
Main computer is running Windows Vista with current updates
Other computers are running Windows XP SP2 with current updates.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Jim
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Why are you using Windows print sharing with your nice network printer? This mode only supports printing, not scannning or faxing. The better way to do this is to attach the printer to your router with Ethernet or wirelessly so that all PCs (regardless of how they connect) can use all of it's features. Disconnect the USB cable and run the Wireless Setup Wizard (if you want to connect it wirelessly, otherwise, plug the Ethernet cable in to the printer and router) from the front of the printer (Setup >Network menu), then run the HP software to "Add a Device" on each PC.
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