Re: Network Printer

From: Taffyj (noone_at_nowhere.com)
Date: 07/16/04 

Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 11:05:05 -0400

"rchnpdx" <rchnpdx@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:19CC8E39-35D7-4CA1-B42B-0D72D34F7CDB@microsoft.com...
> Printer is HP5600. Sharing was enabled on the Printer. PC is connected
thru USB port. Laptop is connected thru wireless router. I'm able to connect
to the Internet on the laptop. Not sure how to see other machine on the
network.
>
> "Father Fatpants" wrote:
>
> > Need more info. What brand of printer is it? How is it connected to
the host computer. First the obvious. Make sure that File and Printer
sharing is enabled. Second, make sure you have the printer properly shared.
Are you connecting to the wireless via a router or an access point. That
could make a difference. Can you see the host machine at all from the
wireless laptop?
> >
> >
> >
> > "rchnpdx" wrote:
> >
> > > I have XP Home on my desktop and laptop. I am unable to connect to the
shared printer from my wireless laptop. Information provided in other
discussion groups address XP Pro. Any ideas?

Basic question, but are you registered as a user on the computer with the
printer?

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