Re: problem with a net printer

From: luiki (luiki_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/22/05 

Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 01:23:03 -0800

Yes, I can solve the electrical power, but I can´t solve the software problem.

Always I reboot XP laptop where is connected the printer, I can´t print from
Millenium.

If I wan´t print from Millenium computer I must reboot this computer.

I can do ping to XP laptop, I can view shared folders, but I don´t reboot,
the printer shows as off.

"Malke" wrote:

> luiki wrote:
>
> > I have a printer in a computer running XP. This printer is shared with
> > a computer running Windows ME. The first computer has electrical
> > problems y power down two or three times every day.
> >
> > When the first computer power down, and I reboot the computer, I can't
> > print from Millenium because the printer in XP apper in Millenium like
> > off, but is on.
> >
> > If I reboot Millenium, the probrem is solve.
> >
> > How can i solve the prooblem without restart Millenum computer?
>
> By fixing the computer with electrical problems. It might be something
> as simple as replacing the power supply. Here are some general hardware
> troubleshooting steps to take on that machine:
>
> 1) Open the computer and run it open, cleaning out all dust bunnies and
> observing all fans (overheating will cause system freezing). Obviously
> you can't do this with a laptop, but you can hear if the fan is running
> and feel if the laptop is getting too hot.
>
> 2) Test the RAM - I like Memtest86+ from www.memtest.org - let the test
> run for an extended (like overnight) period of time - unless errors are
> seen immediately.
>
> 3) Test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility from the mftr.
>
> 4) The power supply may be going bad or be inadequate for the devices
> you have in the system - this isn't applicable to a laptop, of course.
>
> 5) Test the motherboard with something like TuffTest from
> www.tufftest.com.
>
> Testing hardware failures often involves swapping out suspected parts
> with known-good parts. If you can't do the testing yourself and/or are
> uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a good local
> computer repair shop (not a CompUSA or Best Buy type of store).
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
>

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