xp network hp4 with jet direct

[Kevins]

XP network is baffling me.

Have a broadband connection via router to two pc's. Have an HP 4 with jet direct card.

Do I have to connect the printer to a PC and share? I would like to connect the printer to the router but cannot find instruction for the network hookup.

as an aside, the network does not see the other pc.

Help?

[redcow]

Connect the LJ4 to the router. Run a config page to see the IP address. As an aside, can both PCs open a browser window?

Go to control panel/printer and faxes/add printer. Select local printer attached to this computer. Next, The pull down screen should show LPT1. Click on the arrow and you should see the ip address for the LJ4.
Actually, you should see the Printer listed under printers and faxes before you even get to the add printer wizard

[cs_steve]

This tutorial might help:
http://www.printertechs.com/tech/tutorials/networking/networking1.php