Re: Printer Sharing

From: Cari \(MS-MVP\) (Newsgroups1_at_coribright.com)
Date: 12/14/04 

Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 13:05:42 -0800

I haven't come across any Canon printer yet that won't work over a network. 

-- 
Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging & Hardware)
www.coribright.com
"Test User" <test@dev.null> wrote in message news:SxHvd.9535$%
>
> There are a couple of things to watch out for.   First, some printers 
> don't
> work (or not properly) over networks.  Be sure to check with the
> manufacturer regarding your specific model.
>
> Second, some print servers will *not* work with XP Home, because Home does
> not support the protocols needed.   Be careful of this when choosing a 
> print
> server!
>
> Finally, try to share the printer by browsing the network from the laptop 
> to
> the desktop, locating the printer, right clicking, and choose Install (or
> add printer - I'm not at an XP machine).  This can work when the Add 
> Printer
> dialog does not.
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
>
>

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