How to print to a Windows printer from a Mac ?

On the Windows PC

  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
  2. Click Turn Windows features on or off.
  3. Look for Print and Document Services.
  4. Check LDP Print Services.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Share the Windows printer.


On the MAC PC

  1. Go to Start Applications > Utilities > Printer Setup Utility.
  2. Hold down the Option key and click the More Printers button.
  3. From the top menu select Advanced.
  4. From the Device : field select LPD / LPR Host or Printer.
  5. In the Device URL : type lpd://PCName/PrinterShareName.
  6. Click the Add button.


Note: If you don't get an Advanced button (Snow Leopard 10.5) right click (or equivalent) on the printer’s toolbar and click Customize, and then drag and drop the Advanced tab on the toolbar.