Sharing my printer on two computors....helllppp!!

Hello, I just purchesed a new hp officejet pro 8500 Plus.......okay so i have it all set up on one of my desktops....how do i share it so it is set on on my other desktop....i have tried sooo many things and i need help asap..please help me!!1

Well, you really need to know if your 2 pcs are connected and how they are connected. If they aren't you can't share the printer.
There should be an icon on the desktop called "My Network Places" - double click it then select "View Workgroup Computers " from the left hand bar. Is the other pc detailed in the main window?

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