Cannot Add Network Printer

[Mike Thomas]

Two computers, both running Windows XP Pro w/ Firewall on.

Comp 1 has printer named HPLaserJet4l and works fine.

When I try to use the Add Printer wizard on Comp 2, I get as far as the
"Browse for Printer" dialogue.

There, I can see Microsoft Windows Network
CMS
(the workgourp name)
DELLJAN2005 (the name
of comp 1)

DELLJAN2005 does not show any printers to chose from, so I am stuck there.
On DELLJAN2005 in the "Printers and Faxes" dialogue, HPLaserJet4l is
showing with the hand underneath, it's shared.

File and Printer sharing is shown as an exception in Firewall.cpl

Lan Area Connection Properties shows "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks" checked.

Comp 1 (DELLJAN) can see all shared folders on Comp2, but Comp2 cannot see
these items in COmp1

Many thanks
Mike Thomas

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

can you see the shared printer when using net view \\hostname?
For more and other information, go to http://howtonetworking.com.

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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
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Two computers, both running Windows XP Pro w/ Firewall on.

Comp 1 has printer named HPLaserJet4l and works fine.

When I try to use the Add Printer wizard on Comp 2, I get as far as the
"Browse for Printer" dialogue.

There, I can see Microsoft Windows Network
CMS
(the workgourp name)
DELLJAN2005 (the name
of comp 1)

DELLJAN2005 does not show any printers to chose from, so I am stuck there.
On DELLJAN2005 in the "Printers and Faxes" dialogue, HPLaserJet4l is
showing with the hand underneath, it's shared.

File and Printer sharing is shown as an exception in Firewall.cpl

Lan Area Connection Properties shows "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks" checked.

Comp 1 (DELLJAN) can see all shared folders on Comp2, but Comp2 cannot see
these items in COmp1

Many thanks
Mike Thomas

 

[Mike Thomas]

Thanks Robert,

when I do net view \\DELLJAN2005, the computer with the printer, for, computer 2, it says "Access Denied"

Thanks
Mike Thomas


can you see the shared printer when using net view \\hostname?
For more and other information, go to http://howtonetworking.com.

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
I recommend Brinkster for web hosting!

Two computers, both running Windows XP Pro w/ Firewall on.

Comp 1 has printer named HPLaserJet4l and works fine.

When I try to use the Add Printer wizard on Comp 2, I get as far as the
"Browse for Printer" dialogue.

There, I can see Microsoft Windows Network
CMS
(the workgourp name)
DELLJAN2005 (the name
of comp 1)

DELLJAN2005 does not show any printers to chose from, so I am stuck there.
On DELLJAN2005 in the "Printers and Faxes" dialogue, HPLaserJet4l is
showing with the hand underneath, it's shared.

File and Printer sharing is shown as an exception in Firewall.cpl

Lan Area Connection Properties shows "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks" checked.

Comp 1 (DELLJAN) can see all shared folders on Comp2, but Comp2 cannot see
these items in COmp1

Many thanks
Mike Thomas