connect OS X 10.9.2 macbook air to windows 7 network and share printer (Brother HL-2230) connected via USB to the same network

Would like to share printer Brother HL-2230 on windows 7 network. Using Windows 7 "Homegroup" is not an option.

The printer (HL-2230) is connected via USB to win 7 computer. Before I updated OS to 10.9.2 it (Macbook air) had HL-2230 as one of its' priinters and was able to print. Now a print request hangs on "Hold for authentication".

I have already reset printer system and re-installed printer x2 - no luck.

I have already connected WiFi Epson XP-200 to the Macbook air - runs fine, no problem.

thx for any help that can lead to the resolution of this problem.

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