How to Set Up Your Network for PCs and Macs

On the Windows 7 PC, go to the Programs control panel, and pick Turn Windows features on or off. Double-click Print and Document Services, and activate LPD Print Service. Click OK.

On the OS X Mac, open the Print & Fax System Preference. Click the plus icon to add a new printer. Right-click the toolbar, and pick Customize Toolbar.

Then drag the Advanced button up into the toolbar and click Done. Click Advanced, and pick LDB/LPR Host or Printer as the Type.

Enter the path with your PC name and printer name. My Windows 7 PC is called "SLOTH," and the printer is "EPSON_R1800", so my path is lpd://SLOTH/EPSON_R1800.

Click Select Printer Software in the Print Choosing pop-up menu, and select your printer in the list. Click OK and Add.