Trying to network my Printer

Hey
I just bought a new Printer (HP Photosmart C5580) and its hooked up directly to my Imac. I know want to have my Windows Vista computer be able to network and print directly from there to the new printer. I am hooked up through a wireless Verizon Fios router, so this should be able to happen, but I just can't figure out all the settings.
I was hoping somebody could help me out here
1) What settings do i need to change on my MAC
2) how do i set it up on my PC so I can print from them
Hope someone can help
thanks!

See if this helps:
http://blog.codefront.net/2007/02/05/sharing-a-usb-printer-from-mac-os-x-to-wind ows/
Alternatively, you can plug it into your Vista machine, and share it from Windows - it will then be easily added to your Mac.

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