Vista printing to shared XP printer

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"jt" <> wrote in message
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> Just an inquiry, does this information mean that it is 100% possible
> for printers to be shared from winxp = where the printer is directly
> connected (host pc)
> and winvista being the client pc?
> Or it depends on supported printer/multifunction device?

Hi, I have the same situation and I'ved tried the walkaround posted her
but it doesn't solve my issues.

Situation:
Xp Machine connected to network with printed attached and set to b
shared, also File & Printer Sharing is allowed through windows fire wal
(McAfee is completely turned off)

Vista machine connected to network, File & Printer Sharing turned o
and allows through windows fire wall (no extra security softwar
installed on this machine). Also printer vista driver is installed.

I've run the Add Printer wizard and follows the instructions poste
here but get stuck at the "Naming" of the new port. I get the erro
message 'Network Path not Found'.

The shared printer is a HP DeskJet 3740 series.
My network is a standard network. Wired and wireless (Xp machine i
wired, Vista machine is wireless).

Any suggestions

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"longvale" wrote:

> Hi this is a response I found on VNUNET.Com from a Robert Clayton which
> worked for my situation which is similar to yours. I tried to access a
> printer on my XP Home machine in another room via a wLAN, from my Vista
> desktop. Constantly had a "cannot access printer" message until I followed
> the instructions from Bob Clayton. Seems Vista will only access a 'local
> printer' not a network one. From memory I needed to download the latest Vista
> compatible driver for the printer attached to the XP machine, onto my Vista
> machine before I took the steps below.
>
> "Posted: 05-Aug-2007 19:09 Reply
>
>
> Been trying to connect my wifes new Vista laptop (yuk) to print out to my
> networked XP desktop's printers. I could see the files and printers on the XP
> machine from the laptop. Tried all the usual , firewalls,file and printer
> sharing turned on. Would not connect !
>
> Apparently this is a problem that hasn't been solved.
>
> This "workaround" solved it for me.
>
> .
>
> 1.) Verify that File and print sharing is turned on and properly configured
>
> on the XP machine.
>
> 2.) Locate and notate the Win XP computer name (i.e. "Desktop") (Found in
>
> System Properties in the Computer Name tab)
>
> 3.) Locate and notate the printer share name on the XP computer (i.e.
>
> "Printer") (Found under the Sharing tab on the Printer Properties page)
>
> 4.) On the Vista machine launch the "Add a Printer" wizard
>
> 5.) Choose "Add a local printer"
>
> 6.) Select "Create a new port" radio button and choose "Local Port" from the
>
> drop down menu
>
> 7.) Press Next
>
> 8.) In the "Enter Port Name:" box enter the following: \\Desktop\Printer
>
> where "Desktop" = the computer name from step 2 and "Printer" = the printer
>
> share name from step 3.
>
> 9.) Select the Printer driver from the list provided or use the "Have Disk"
>
> button to install the correct Vista driver if it is not in the built-in list.
>
> It is critical that the driver you use is Vista compatible.
>
> 10.) Press next
>
> 11.) Give the printer a distinct name and choose whether to set as the
>
> default.
>
> 12.) Press Next
>
> 13.) Print a test page to verify functionality.
>
> 14.) Press Finish
>
>
>
> .
>
> Hope this helps someone else.
>
> .
>
> Bob "
>
> Let us all know if it works??!!
>
> "Michael" wrote:
>
> > Configuration: HP Laptop with Vista Home Premium, Compaq desktop with XP home
> > and Epson Rx500 USB printer shared, Dell desktop with XP home. All in same
> > WORKGROUP.
> > Symptom: XP systems print to RX500 OK. When adding printer to Vista, sees
> > RX500 but get error message after "Connecting to RX500" box. Error messsage
> > says Windows cannot connect to the printer. Access is denied.
> >
> > Thanks for your recommendaitons.
> > --
> > Michael