| Home | Register | Members | Search | Windows Vista Tips | File Database | Links |
 |
| Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
| |
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
I have an HP Photosmart 4180 MFP and it prints just fine over the
network....didn't have to do anything special. "Clark" <> wrote in message news  nQMi.94$...> Brad wrote: >> WALOC... >> >> All you really need is the correct driver for the printer on Vista, >> all the ones I have tried from my vista lappy work. The default >> printer is a hp LaserJet 3015 connected to an XP box. That is an all >> in one fax/scan/print and works flawlessly using the default XP >> driver transferred automatically and that was over wireless to the >> switch. As for drivers try the XP version as that seems to work for me so >> far, other than the fax I have printed to a hp psc 1200 >> scanner/printer a Canon ip2000 and flawless, borderless photos on a >> Canon ip4200 all using the XP drivers. >> 98 was a little mere difficult to network but you can use an XP >> network setup wizard but after that change the workgroup to the Vista >> (and win98) default of workgroup instead of mshome. It can be a bit >> hit and miss for a beginner but you can set it up manually, It's been >> a while but I remember it may take a reboot or two. >> >> >>> >>> > > You have an HP MFP that works over the network? > I just tried this (again) for a customer after a Comp USA tech could not > figure out the problem. > The multi function printer (with card readers also) is installed on a > computer via USB port, the remote computer that is on the network trying > to share the MFP has all the software and drivers installed. > The computer that is accessing the printer over the network, when you > right click on printer properties and print test page, acts normal but > then spits out a blank page. also will not print from any other app. > The printer works fine with the computer it is attached to. > I have dealt with this many times with many customers and have had no > luck. > Both computers are running XP Home. > the printer is shared properly and I can even look at the settings of the > printer from the remote computer but not print. > > > Clark > > > > > > > > > >> "Clark" <> wrote in message >> news:gmvMi.102$... >>> Jeff Kish wrote: >>>> HI. >>>> My neighbor has an old windows 98se machine with a photosmart 1115 >>>> printer. >>>> HP is not making vista drivers for the printer. >>>> >>>> I can't figure out how to share the windows 98se machine printer >>>> with the vista machine. >>>> >>>> they have a standard cable modem and a linksys router, and the vista >>>> laptop is wireless, the 98 machine is hard wired to the router. >>>> >>>> I selected share files and printer with network on the windows 98se >>>> machine. >>>> >>>> I put them both on the same workgroup, and they can ping each others >>>> ip address, however I can't seem to get the vista machine to see the >>>> 98 machine or its printer on the network. >>>> >>>> any hints or pointers to allow printer sharing from the windows 98se >>>> machine to the vista machien are appreciated. >>>> >>>> thanks >>> >>> >>> Multifunction printer/scanner/cardreaders do not work properly when >>> shared over the network. >>> To share a printer over the network you need a printer that prints >>> only. Clark... > > |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
JCS wrote:
> I have an HP Photosmart 4180 MFP and it prints just fine over the > network....didn't have to do anything special. > I really am curious about this, as I have never seen it done properly. does the MFP have card slots? I had a color inkjet setup two years ago with a print server and it would print in black only and the text was in the wrong font? (long time ago) I do know the customer had another printer (print only) and it shared perfect, I spent over an hour with the MFPrinter, and ten minutes with the print only. I do know if I Googe it I find a whole lotta people in the same boat I'm in. thanks Clark... > "Clark" <> wrote in message > news nQMi.94$...>> Brad wrote: >>> WALOC... >>> >>> All you really need is the correct driver for the printer on Vista, >>> all the ones I have tried from my vista lappy work. The default >>> printer is a hp LaserJet 3015 connected to an XP box. That is an all >>> in one fax/scan/print and works flawlessly using the default XP >>> driver transferred automatically and that was over wireless to the >>> switch. As for drivers try the XP version as that seems to work for >>> me so far, other than the fax I have printed to a hp psc 1200 >>> scanner/printer a Canon ip2000 and flawless, borderless photos on a >>> Canon ip4200 all using the XP drivers. >>> 98 was a little mere difficult to network but you can use an XP >>> network setup wizard but after that change the workgroup to the >>> Vista (and win98) default of workgroup instead of mshome. It can be >>> a bit hit and miss for a beginner but you can set it up manually, It's >>> been a while but I remember it may take a reboot or two. >>> >>> >>>> >>>> >> >> You have an HP MFP that works over the network? >> I just tried this (again) for a customer after a Comp USA tech could >> not figure out the problem. >> The multi function printer (with card readers also) is installed on a >> computer via USB port, the remote computer that is on the network >> trying to share the MFP has all the software and drivers installed. >> The computer that is accessing the printer over the network, when you >> right click on printer properties and print test page, acts normal >> but then spits out a blank page. also will not print from any other >> app. The printer works fine with the computer it is attached to. >> I have dealt with this many times with many customers and have had no >> luck. >> Both computers are running XP Home. >> the printer is shared properly and I can even look at the settings >> of the printer from the remote computer but not print. >> >> >> Clark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>> news:gmvMi.102$... >>>> Jeff Kish wrote: >>>>> HI. >>>>> My neighbor has an old windows 98se machine with a photosmart 1115 >>>>> printer. >>>>> HP is not making vista drivers for the printer. >>>>> >>>>> I can't figure out how to share the windows 98se machine printer >>>>> with the vista machine. >>>>> >>>>> they have a standard cable modem and a linksys router, and the >>>>> vista laptop is wireless, the 98 machine is hard wired to the >>>>> router. I selected share files and printer with network on the windows >>>>> 98se machine. >>>>> >>>>> I put them both on the same workgroup, and they can ping each >>>>> others ip address, however I can't seem to get the vista machine >>>>> to see the 98 machine or its printer on the network. >>>>> >>>>> any hints or pointers to allow printer sharing from the windows >>>>> 98se machine to the vista machien are appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> Multifunction printer/scanner/cardreaders do not work properly >>>> when shared over the network. >>>> To share a printer over the network you need a printer that prints >>>> only. Clark... |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Clark wrote:
> JCS wrote: >> I have an HP Photosmart 4180 MFP and it prints just fine over the >> network....didn't have to do anything special. >> > > I really am curious about this, as I have never seen it done properly. > does the MFP have card slots? > I had a color inkjet setup two years ago with a print server and it would > print in black only and the text was in the wrong font? (long time ago) > I do know the customer had another printer (print only) and it shared > perfect, I spent over an hour with the MFPrinter, and ten minutes with the > print only. > I do know if I Googe it I find a whole lotta people in the same boat I'm in. > > thanks > Clark... > > >> "Clark" <> wrote in message >> news nQMi.94$...>>> Brad wrote: >>>> WALOC... >>>> >>>> All you really need is the correct driver for the printer on Vista, >>>> all the ones I have tried from my vista lappy work. The default >>>> printer is a hp LaserJet 3015 connected to an XP box. That is an all >>>> in one fax/scan/print and works flawlessly using the default XP >>>> driver transferred automatically and that was over wireless to the >>>> switch. As for drivers try the XP version as that seems to work for >>>> me so far, other than the fax I have printed to a hp psc 1200 >>>> scanner/printer a Canon ip2000 and flawless, borderless photos on a >>>> Canon ip4200 all using the XP drivers. >>>> 98 was a little mere difficult to network but you can use an XP >>>> network setup wizard but after that change the workgroup to the >>>> Vista (and win98) default of workgroup instead of mshome. It can be >>>> a bit hit and miss for a beginner but you can set it up manually, It's >>>> been a while but I remember it may take a reboot or two. >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>> You have an HP MFP that works over the network? >>> I just tried this (again) for a customer after a Comp USA tech could >>> not figure out the problem. >>> The multi function printer (with card readers also) is installed on a >>> computer via USB port, the remote computer that is on the network >>> trying to share the MFP has all the software and drivers installed. >>> The computer that is accessing the printer over the network, when you >>> right click on printer properties and print test page, acts normal >>> but then spits out a blank page. also will not print from any other >>> app. The printer works fine with the computer it is attached to. >>> I have dealt with this many times with many customers and have had no >>> luck. >>> Both computers are running XP Home. >>> the printer is shared properly and I can even look at the settings >>> of the printer from the remote computer but not print. >>> >>> >>> Clark >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>>> news:gmvMi.102$... >>>>> Jeff Kish wrote: >>>>>> HI. >>>>>> My neighbor has an old windows 98se machine with a photosmart 1115 >>>>>> printer. >>>>>> HP is not making vista drivers for the printer. >>>>>> >>>>>> I can't figure out how to share the windows 98se machine printer >>>>>> with the vista machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> they have a standard cable modem and a linksys router, and the >>>>>> vista laptop is wireless, the 98 machine is hard wired to the >>>>>> router. I selected share files and printer with network on the windows >>>>>> 98se machine. >>>>>> >>>>>> I put them both on the same workgroup, and they can ping each >>>>>> others ip address, however I can't seem to get the vista machine >>>>>> to see the 98 machine or its printer on the network. >>>>>> >>>>>> any hints or pointers to allow printer sharing from the windows >>>>>> 98se machine to the vista machien are appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> thanks >>>>> >>>>> Multifunction printer/scanner/cardreaders do not work properly >>>>> when shared over the network. >>>>> To share a printer over the network you need a printer that prints >>>>> only. Clark... > > Yes, it has slots for all the typical flash cards. I'm not sure why there would be trouble printing over the network. Of course, I can't scan over the network, and as far as I know I can't access the memory cards over the network (haven't tried, but could they be made to share?). But as for printing, it's just like any other printer. I shared the printer, enabled printer sharing in the Network and Sharing Center, and connected. It prompted me that it was going to install the printer drivers on my remote machine(s), and I was on my way. |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
JCS wrote:
> Clark wrote: >> JCS wrote: >>> I have an HP Photosmart 4180 MFP and it prints just fine over the >>> network....didn't have to do anything special. >>> >> >> I really am curious about this, as I have never seen it done >> properly. does the MFP have card slots? >> I had a color inkjet setup two years ago with a print server and it >> would print in black only and the text was in the wrong font? (long >> time ago) I do know the customer had another printer (print only) and it >> shared >> perfect, I spent over an hour with the MFPrinter, and ten minutes >> with the print only. >> I do know if I Googe it I find a whole lotta people in the same boat >> I'm in. thanks >> Clark... >> >> >>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>> news nQMi.94$...>>>> Brad wrote: >>>>> WALOC... >>>>> >>>>> All you really need is the correct driver for the printer on >>>>> Vista, all the ones I have tried from my vista lappy work. The >>>>> default printer is a hp LaserJet 3015 connected to an XP box. >>>>> That is an all in one fax/scan/print and works flawlessly using >>>>> the default XP driver transferred automatically and that was over >>>>> wireless to the switch. As for drivers try the XP version as that >>>>> seems to work for me so far, other than the fax I have printed to >>>>> a hp psc 1200 scanner/printer a Canon ip2000 and flawless, >>>>> borderless photos on a Canon ip4200 all using the XP drivers. >>>>> 98 was a little mere difficult to network but you can use an XP >>>>> network setup wizard but after that change the workgroup to the >>>>> Vista (and win98) default of workgroup instead of mshome. It can >>>>> be a bit hit and miss for a beginner but you can set it up manually, >>>>> It's been a while but I remember it may take a reboot or two. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>> You have an HP MFP that works over the network? >>>> I just tried this (again) for a customer after a Comp USA tech >>>> could not figure out the problem. >>>> The multi function printer (with card readers also) is installed >>>> on a computer via USB port, the remote computer that is on the >>>> network trying to share the MFP has all the software and drivers >>>> installed. The computer that is accessing the printer over the >>>> network, when you right click on printer properties and print test >>>> page, acts normal but then spits out a blank page. also will not >>>> print from any other app. The printer works fine with the computer >>>> it is attached to. I have dealt with this many times with many >>>> customers and have had >>>> no luck. >>>> Both computers are running XP Home. >>>> the printer is shared properly and I can even look at the settings >>>> of the printer from the remote computer but not print. >>>> >>>> >>>> Clark >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>>>> news:gmvMi.102$... >>>>>> Jeff Kish wrote: >>>>>>> HI. >>>>>>> My neighbor has an old windows 98se machine with a photosmart >>>>>>> 1115 printer. >>>>>>> HP is not making vista drivers for the printer. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I can't figure out how to share the windows 98se machine printer >>>>>>> with the vista machine. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> they have a standard cable modem and a linksys router, and the >>>>>>> vista laptop is wireless, the 98 machine is hard wired to the >>>>>>> router. I selected share files and printer with network on the >>>>>>> windows 98se machine. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I put them both on the same workgroup, and they can ping each >>>>>>> others ip address, however I can't seem to get the vista machine >>>>>>> to see the 98 machine or its printer on the network. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> any hints or pointers to allow printer sharing from the windows >>>>>>> 98se machine to the vista machien are appreciated. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> thanks >>>>>> >>>>>> Multifunction printer/scanner/cardreaders do not work properly >>>>>> when shared over the network. >>>>>> To share a printer over the network you need a printer that >>>>>> prints only. Clark... >> >> > > Yes, it has slots for all the typical flash cards. I'm not sure why > there would be trouble printing over the network. Of course, I can't > scan over the network, and as far as I know I can't access the memory > cards over the network (haven't tried, but could they be made to > share?). But as for printing, it's just like any other printer. I > shared the printer, enabled printer sharing in the Network and Sharing > Center, and connected. It prompted me that it was going to install > the printer drivers on my remote machine(s), and I was on my way. Maybe yours is new, aka the motherboard in the printer is wired differently? the MFP's I speak of , one had to be four years old and the other about two years old. What gets me about this is, I was the third computer repair guy out to fix the problem with the network share. the other two were much larger companies than mine, in the end my fix was cheaper than the two previous, as I walked in and said yup that's your problem these types of printers don't like to be shared, buy a wireless network printer ($70.00) and I will set it up for you. (they had spent more than $400.00 for the others to try to share MFP with no luck) I would be really upset if I had spent $400.00 and I could still not print. thanks for the feedback by the way. Clark... |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Clark wrote:
> JCS wrote: >> Clark wrote: >>> JCS wrote: >>>> I have an HP Photosmart 4180 MFP and it prints just fine over the >>>> network....didn't have to do anything special. >>>> >>> I really am curious about this, as I have never seen it done >>> properly. does the MFP have card slots? >>> I had a color inkjet setup two years ago with a print server and it >>> would print in black only and the text was in the wrong font? (long >>> time ago) I do know the customer had another printer (print only) and it >>> shared >>> perfect, I spent over an hour with the MFPrinter, and ten minutes >>> with the print only. >>> I do know if I Googe it I find a whole lotta people in the same boat >>> I'm in. thanks >>> Clark... >>> >>> >>>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>>> news nQMi.94$...>>>>> Brad wrote: >>>>>> WALOC... >>>>>> >>>>>> All you really need is the correct driver for the printer on >>>>>> Vista, all the ones I have tried from my vista lappy work. The >>>>>> default printer is a hp LaserJet 3015 connected to an XP box. >>>>>> That is an all in one fax/scan/print and works flawlessly using >>>>>> the default XP driver transferred automatically and that was over >>>>>> wireless to the switch. As for drivers try the XP version as that >>>>>> seems to work for me so far, other than the fax I have printed to >>>>>> a hp psc 1200 scanner/printer a Canon ip2000 and flawless, >>>>>> borderless photos on a Canon ip4200 all using the XP drivers. >>>>>> 98 was a little mere difficult to network but you can use an XP >>>>>> network setup wizard but after that change the workgroup to the >>>>>> Vista (and win98) default of workgroup instead of mshome. It can >>>>>> be a bit hit and miss for a beginner but you can set it up manually, >>>>>> It's been a while but I remember it may take a reboot or two. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> You have an HP MFP that works over the network? >>>>> I just tried this (again) for a customer after a Comp USA tech >>>>> could not figure out the problem. >>>>> The multi function printer (with card readers also) is installed >>>>> on a computer via USB port, the remote computer that is on the >>>>> network trying to share the MFP has all the software and drivers >>>>> installed. The computer that is accessing the printer over the >>>>> network, when you right click on printer properties and print test >>>>> page, acts normal but then spits out a blank page. also will not >>>>> print from any other app. The printer works fine with the computer >>>>> it is attached to. I have dealt with this many times with many >>>>> customers and have had >>>>> no luck. >>>>> Both computers are running XP Home. >>>>> the printer is shared properly and I can even look at the settings >>>>> of the printer from the remote computer but not print. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Clark >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>>>>> news:gmvMi.102$... >>>>>>> Jeff Kish wrote: >>>>>>>> HI. >>>>>>>> My neighbor has an old windows 98se machine with a photosmart >>>>>>>> 1115 printer. >>>>>>>> HP is not making vista drivers for the printer. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I can't figure out how to share the windows 98se machine printer >>>>>>>> with the vista machine. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> they have a standard cable modem and a linksys router, and the >>>>>>>> vista laptop is wireless, the 98 machine is hard wired to the >>>>>>>> router. I selected share files and printer with network on the >>>>>>>> windows 98se machine. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I put them both on the same workgroup, and they can ping each >>>>>>>> others ip address, however I can't seem to get the vista machine >>>>>>>> to see the 98 machine or its printer on the network. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> any hints or pointers to allow printer sharing from the windows >>>>>>>> 98se machine to the vista machien are appreciated. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> thanks >>>>>>> Multifunction printer/scanner/cardreaders do not work properly >>>>>>> when shared over the network. >>>>>>> To share a printer over the network you need a printer that >>>>>>> prints only. Clark... >>> >> Yes, it has slots for all the typical flash cards. I'm not sure why >> there would be trouble printing over the network. Of course, I can't >> scan over the network, and as far as I know I can't access the memory >> cards over the network (haven't tried, but could they be made to >> share?). But as for printing, it's just like any other printer. I >> shared the printer, enabled printer sharing in the Network and Sharing >> Center, and connected. It prompted me that it was going to install >> the printer drivers on my remote machine(s), and I was on my way. > > Maybe yours is new, aka the motherboard in the printer is wired differently? > the MFP's I speak of , one had to be four years old and the other about two > years old. > What gets me about this is, I was the third computer repair guy out to fix > the problem with the network share. > the other two were much larger companies than mine, in the end my fix was > cheaper than the two previous, as I walked in and said yup that's your > problem these types of printers don't like to be shared, buy a wireless > network printer ($70.00) and I will set it up for you. > (they had spent more than $400.00 for the others to try to share MFP with no > luck) > I would be really upset if I had spent $400.00 and I could still not print. > > thanks for the feedback by the way. > > Clark... > > > Yes, I would be upset too, lol. As for the age of the printers, mine is around 18 months to 2 years old, and only within the last few months was a fully Vista compatible driver available. It could be some of the older printers don't have updated drivers available? However, as I'm typing, I'm just now remembering my Epson CX660 MFP, which is around 3 - 4 years old, and it prints fine over my network as well....Not sure what the differing factor could be. I do know one thing that I have had trouble with, but it's not really a "problem" per se, but rather something that I sometimes forget to do. In XP Professional, the first time that you connect to a shared folder, you are prompted with a login screen. There is a check mark to remember the info, and from that point on, you no longer have to input the User Name/Password information. In Vista, you still get the login box, AND there is that little box you can check, however, it doesn't remember. It seems that whenever your remote machine hibernates/sleeps/shuts down that box "unchecks" itself. Sometimes if I am printing to my HP and I forget to first log in the the computer it's connected to, the print job just stalls, and nothing happens. So that could be something else to check. |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
JCS wrote:
> Clark wrote: >> JCS wrote: >>> Clark wrote: >>>> JCS wrote: >>>>> I have an HP Photosmart 4180 MFP and it prints just fine over the >>>>> network....didn't have to do anything special. >>>>> >>>> I really am curious about this, as I have never seen it done >>>> properly. does the MFP have card slots? >>>> I had a color inkjet setup two years ago with a print server and it >>>> would print in black only and the text was in the wrong font? (long >>>> time ago) I do know the customer had another printer (print only) >>>> and it shared >>>> perfect, I spent over an hour with the MFPrinter, and ten minutes >>>> with the print only. >>>> I do know if I Googe it I find a whole lotta people in the same >>>> boat I'm in. thanks >>>> Clark... >>>> >>>> >>>>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>>>> news nQMi.94$...>>>>>> Brad wrote: >>>>>>> WALOC... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> All you really need is the correct driver for the printer on >>>>>>> Vista, all the ones I have tried from my vista lappy work. The >>>>>>> default printer is a hp LaserJet 3015 connected to an XP box. >>>>>>> That is an all in one fax/scan/print and works flawlessly using >>>>>>> the default XP driver transferred automatically and that was >>>>>>> over wireless to the switch. As for drivers try the XP version >>>>>>> as that seems to work for me so far, other than the fax I have >>>>>>> printed to a hp psc 1200 scanner/printer a Canon ip2000 and >>>>>>> flawless, >>>>>>> borderless photos on a Canon ip4200 all using the XP drivers. >>>>>>> 98 was a little mere difficult to network but you can use an XP >>>>>>> network setup wizard but after that change the workgroup to the >>>>>>> Vista (and win98) default of workgroup instead of mshome. It can >>>>>>> be a bit hit and miss for a beginner but you can set it up >>>>>>> manually, It's been a while but I remember it may take a reboot >>>>>>> or two. >>>>>> You have an HP MFP that works over the network? >>>>>> I just tried this (again) for a customer after a Comp USA tech >>>>>> could not figure out the problem. >>>>>> The multi function printer (with card readers also) is installed >>>>>> on a computer via USB port, the remote computer that is on the >>>>>> network trying to share the MFP has all the software and drivers >>>>>> installed. The computer that is accessing the printer over the >>>>>> network, when you right click on printer properties and print >>>>>> test page, acts normal but then spits out a blank page. also >>>>>> will not print from any other app. The printer works fine with >>>>>> the computer it is attached to. I have dealt with this many >>>>>> times with many customers and have had >>>>>> no luck. >>>>>> Both computers are running XP Home. >>>>>> the printer is shared properly and I can even look at the >>>>>> settings of the printer from the remote computer but not print. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Clark >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> "Clark" <> wrote in message >>>>>>> news:gmvMi.102$... >>>>>>>> Jeff Kish wrote: >>>>>>>>> HI. >>>>>>>>> My neighbor has an old windows 98se machine with a photosmart >>>>>>>>> 1115 printer. >>>>>>>>> HP is not making vista drivers for the printer. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I can't figure out how to share the windows 98se machine >>>>>>>>> printer with the vista machine. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> they have a standard cable modem and a linksys router, and the >>>>>>>>> vista laptop is wireless, the 98 machine is hard wired to the >>>>>>>>> router. I selected share files and printer with network on the >>>>>>>>> windows 98se machine. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I put them both on the same workgroup, and they can ping each >>>>>>>>> others ip address, however I can't seem to get the vista >>>>>>>>> machine to see the 98 machine or its printer on the network. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> any hints or pointers to allow printer sharing from the >>>>>>>>> windows 98se machine to the vista machien are appreciated. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> thanks >>>>>>>> Multifunction printer/scanner/cardreaders do not work properly >>>>>>>> when shared over the network. >>>>>>>> To share a printer over the network you need a printer that >>>>>>>> prints only. Clark... >>>> >>> Yes, it has slots for all the typical flash cards. I'm not sure why >>> there would be trouble printing over the network. Of course, I >>> can't scan over the network, and as far as I know I can't access >>> the memory cards over the network (haven't tried, but could they be >>> made to share?). But as for printing, it's just like any other >>> printer. I shared the printer, enabled printer sharing in the >>> Network and Sharing Center, and connected. It prompted me that it >>> was going to install the printer drivers on my remote machine(s), >>> and I was on my way. >> >> Maybe yours is new, aka the motherboard in the printer is wired >> differently? the MFP's I speak of , one had to be four years old and >> the other about two years old. >> What gets me about this is, I was the third computer repair guy out >> to fix the problem with the network share. >> the other two were much larger companies than mine, in the end my >> fix was cheaper than the two previous, as I walked in and said yup >> that's your problem these types of printers don't like to be shared, >> buy a wireless network printer ($70.00) and I will set it up for you. >> (they had spent more than $400.00 for the others to try to share MFP >> with no luck) >> I would be really upset if I had spent $400.00 and I could still not >> print. thanks for the feedback by the way. >> >> Clark... >> >> >> > > Yes, I would be upset too, lol. As for the age of the printers, mine > is around 18 months to 2 years old, and only within the last few > months was a fully Vista compatible driver available. It could be > some of the older printers don't have updated drivers available? However, > as I'm typing, I'm just now remembering my Epson CX660 MFP, > which is around 3 - 4 years old, and it prints fine over my network > as well....Not sure what the differing factor could be. I do know > one thing that I have had trouble with, but it's not really a > "problem" per se, but rather something that I sometimes forget to do. > In XP Professional, the first time that you connect to a shared > folder, you are prompted with a login screen. There is a check mark > to remember the info, and from that point on, you no longer have to > input the User Name/Password information. In Vista, you still get > the login box, AND there is that little box you can check, however, > it doesn't remember. It seems that whenever your remote machine > hibernates/sleeps/shuts down that box "unchecks" itself. Sometimes if > I am printing to my HP and I forget to first log in the the computer > it's connected to, the print job just stalls, and nothing happens. So that > could be something else to check. what gets me is the fact the remote computer sees the printer and the status etc but only prints a blank page when asked to print a test page. so I know the printer is recognized by the remote PC, I have still been Googling. for now they can print with the new printer so they are happy. Clark... |
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
| |
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Connecting a Vista machine to a printer shared on an XP machine. | Michael in Ohio | Windows Vista Printing / Faxing / Scanning | 14 | 11-27-2008 12:12 PM |
| Vista x64 cannot connect to Windows 2003 x86 printer share | Jason Chambers | Windows Vista Hardware | 4 | 05-23-2008 08:29 PM |
| Can't share vista machine with xp machine | Howdego | Windows Vista Networking | 3 | 03-25-2008 08:45 PM |
| Can't share my HP all in one printer with my new Vista machine | RJP | Windows Vista Printing / Faxing / Scanning | 1 | 04-29-2007 05:53 PM |
| New Windows Vista Machine Connecting to a USB Printer on an XP Mac | AliColo | Windows Vista Networking | 0 | 02-14-2007 10:05 PM |
Linear Mode
