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06-23-2009, 04:01 AM
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| vista can see network printer but XP cannot Greetings, 4 pc network, all wired via router/switch, xp pro SP3, all sharing, no issues. Add vista PC, wired, no issues with sharing Add HP 2300 laserjet with built-in NIC, vista pc no issues, xp pc's cannot see it Connect to 1 XP PC via USB, install drivers (automatic), set to share, XP PC's all see and can use printer, but only if the one acting as print server is on. Tried turning all firewalls off, no difference. What have I missed?!!  Cheers, Pat |
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06-23-2009, 12:07 PM
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| Re: vista can see network printer but XP cannot If the built-in network interface is a "JetDirect" printserver, which I believe may be the case, try this: HP Install Network Printer Wizard*-* HP Install Network Printer Wizard - Product Overview and General Printer Installation Steps - bpj07382 - HP Business Support Center See page 72 (page 74 of the pdf) of the user manual for information on printing out a configuration page, which will allow you to determine if a JetDirect is present or not: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/su...reg_R1002_USEN Hope that helps, -- Al
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06-24-2009, 03:49 AM
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| Re: vista can see network printer but XP cannot Yes, it is a jet direct, and whilst i susopected it wasn't working, the fact that the vista machine finds it and can print to it without issue means that it is actually functional. The issue I have is therefore why the XP machines cannot  Pat |
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06-24-2009, 08:59 AM
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| Re: vista can see network printer but XP cannot Quote:
Regards, -- Al
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06-25-2009, 12:49 AM
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| Re: vista can see network printer but XP cannot Is there a way on the printer to set the "workgroup" name? I believe Vista will see the printer even if the home network name is wrong.
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