Previously, we had discussed regarding a few key points relating to Windows connected printers being shared with a Mac machine. Today, let’s look the other way and get introduced to a product that enables Windows users to discover Apple compatible printers on the network.

Bonjour is a networking system that contains its proprietary protocols which works in cohorts with existing Windows protocols to network several Mac devices (such as printers) with Windows machines.

Bonjour for Windows application discovers advertised HTTP servers using Microsoft Internet Explorer. A Bonjour icon located in IE toolbar should be used to enable Bonjour browsing. Post enabling Bonjour on IE, any compatible devices on your local network with embedded HTTP servers should automatically appear in the list.

Additionally, the Printer Wizard which is included allows Windows computers to print to Bonjour networked printers, including USB shared printers connected to the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express Base Stations.

The application, Apple Bonjour for Windows 1.0.5 is a freeware and is compatible with Windows Vista, XP and 2000. Download it here.