Unable to share files and printers

I have a new iMac and an older PC running Vista. I have turned on the correct network settings (I forget the exact name). But I am unable to see the workgroup or any other computers on the network. The windows computer is the same unable to see my network as well.
I am new to Mac OS but can learn quickly. Please help me and any questions you have for me please ask
Oh. The printer I am trying to connect is a Epson Stylus CX7400

I have a similar problem : I cannot 'see' my Mac from my PC or my PC from my Mac. There are no machines visible in the Network window.
I did have a problem connecting to the two wireless printers on the network, but following advice on the HP site, I 'solved' that by replacing the modem / router.
On my small home wireless network, the Mac is Ethernetted into the router and the PC (running Vista) is connected by wireless. Both machines can see the Internet, and both share the wireless printers successfully.
I followed some advice on the "Problems connecting to a network" thread, and somewhat mysteriously a machine called "PowerMac-000A959989FE" appeared in the network window. However, no connection can be made even though this appears to be the Mac on my network as it has the same HW UID!
Any ideas / suggestion most welcome.

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