Change the printer driver software and you might need to install printer drivers that are compatible with the version of Windows that you’re running. Make sure that a driver for your version of Windows is installed on the other computer. The idea is to install a printer on Windows 7 using the correct driver, then convert it to a network printer. Follow these steps for connection : First of all install printer driver for the client machine, as a local (not network) printer. If during installation, you are prompted to connect the printer to your PC, choose the option to proceed with installation without connecting the printer. Install to LPT1 (default) only, (port change is done after install completes). After installation completes, open the “Printers applet” from the Windows 7 “Control Panel”. Right-click on the new printer and choose “Properties”. Go to the “Ports” tab. Click “Add Port”, select “Local Port”, then click “New Port”. For the port name, enter exactly the network path and share the name of your printer. Click “OK”, and double-check that this new port is selected with the checkbox next to it. Click “OK” to close the printer properties.