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Adding a printer via a Windows USB share

Scenario: I have an EeePC (obviously), a wireless router, a Windows XP computer (called Study) and a printer (HP 932c, called Printer) connected to the Windows box via USB.

First, ensure that the network is set up correctly. Follow the directions for setting up a Windows network.

Open the Printer Settings

In easy mode, click the Settings tab and click Printers.

In advanced mode, click the Launch button, choose Control Center, then click Printers.

Add a Printer

"//", the Windows computer name, "/", and the printer share name. 
In my example, it's //Study/Printer. 

Notes

This will only allow you to print when the Windows machine is on. You may also want to plug your printer directly into the EeePC and add it as a local printer, since it's USB.

Source

DeadDuck's personal experience. (Thanks, DeadDuck :)