Share printer betwen two macs

So...the point is that I've got a printer connected via USB to my iMac and I want to use it in my macbook pro aswell. I have checked Share Printer on the iMac but I don't know what should I do on the macbook :S. I'm quite new on this.
Thanks!

You use the Share preference pane only on the Mac which has the printer connected. The Mac must be powered on and same with the printer.
On the remote Mac go to system preference pane/printers & fax and if your printer is not listed then use the + button.

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