plotter problems

[mark]

I cant get the computers that run on windows 98SE in our
office to see the plotter that is on my computer that is
running XP, although I have set the plotter to shared.

 

[Alan Morris\(MSFT\)]

If the Internet Connection Firewall is on you need to open the sharing
ports.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp
How to Open Ports in the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall

If it is not enabled, verify the share name is less than 12 characters. Can
the Win98 machine see shared files on XP, if not this is a general network
configuration issue.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314085&Product=winxp
Troubleshooting General Printing Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314073
How to Troubleshoot Network Printing Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=308028
Resources for Troubleshooting Printing Problems in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=813936
How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 1)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;814005
How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 8)


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Alan Morris
Microsoft Printing Team
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