Share Windows 7 32 Bit Printer With a Windows 7 64 Bit PC

Had to get a Window 7 64 bit computer on the network to use an HP printer that was connected to a Windows 7 32 bit computer.

Trick is to set up a new local port and specify the computer and printer name directly.

1. Select: Control Panel, Printers, Add Printer
2. Choose Add Local Printer.
3. Uncheck the box marked :Automatically detect my PnP printer.
4. Click Next
5. Select Create a New Port and leave the default in the drop down selection as Local Port.
6. Click Next
7. Windows displays a small dialogue box asking a port name.
8. Key in: \\ computer_name \ printer_name
9. Click OK