Is there a simple way to share a printer between 2 computers via a router?

I have 2 computers both running windows xp connected to a router which is connected to a DSL modem. Can I share a printer one one computer with the other. Please provide simple directions as I am not a networking guru.

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If the printer is connected physically to computer 1, then on computer 1, open Control Panel/ Printers %26 Faxes. View installed printers. Locate the printer, right click on it, and choose Sharing. Move the dot to ''Share this printer'', click Apply and then OK.

Now, right click on My Computer, and go to Properties, then the Computer Name. Write down what workgroup this computer is in.

Now go to Computer 2. Right click on My Computer, go to Properties, then Computer Name. If the workgroup is different on this one, click the Change... buttom and type in the workgroup that Computer 1 is in. If you had to change it, you will need to restart Windows for the new workgroup to 'kick in'. If it was already the same, just close out w/o changing anything.

On Comp 2, open Control Panel, Printers%26Faxes, and click on Install New Printer. Follow the prompts to install the ''Network Printer'', and XP will do the rest.

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