Suggestions or should I Superglue my printer cable to my PC?

[Guest]

Strange but true... she physically removes my printer cable from my PC and
connects it to hers (which would be okay with me if she would reconnect it to
my PC when she is finished). I have asked her repeatedly not to leave me
stranded like this but I believe she takes advantage of my printer as I am
not always in the office but work remotely but I still need to be able to
print so when I come into the office my documents will be waiting for me.
This printer was not purchased by her group and we have the same supervisor
so I don't want to cause a scene but would love to have a way to prevent her
from being able to hi-jack my printer. Does anyone know of a way that I can
prevent this from happening (besides supergluing my cable to my PC). Surely
there is a way this can be done internally via software. My printer is a HP
LJ4250tn (which has network capability but I do not want to network it as it
would cause me even more trouble since it is in my office) (which I
unfortunately share with her). Sorry to babble... I'm just frustrated and
want to keep friction to a minimal level. She needs to print down the hall
to the network printer but she is simply too lazy to walk down the hall. My
system is Windows XP Professional.

Thanks in advance.
Bonnie

 

[Anonymous Bob]

Strange but true... she physically removes my printer cable from my PC and
connects it to hers (which would be okay with me if she would reconnect it to
my PC when she is finished). I have asked her repeatedly not to leave me
stranded like this but I believe she takes advantage of my printer as I am
not always in the office but work remotely but I still need to be able to
print so when I come into the office my documents will be waiting for me.
This printer was not purchased by her group and we have the same supervisor
so I don't want to cause a scene but would love to have a way to prevent her
from being able to hi-jack my printer. Does anyone know of a way that I can
prevent this from happening (besides supergluing my cable to my PC). Surely
there is a way this can be done internally via software. My printer is a HP
LJ4250tn (which has network capability but I do not want to network it as it
would cause me even more trouble since it is in my office) (which I
unfortunately share with her). Sorry to babble... I'm just frustrated and
want to keep friction to a minimal level. She needs to print down the hall
to the network printer but she is simply too lazy to walk down the hall. My
system is Windows XP Professional.

Thanks in advance.
Bonnie

I'm not sure what this has to do with Windows Defender, but we're a fairly
friendly bunch here, so assuming you're using the USB port:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1131926

Bob Vanderveen

 

[Tom Emmelot]

Hi Bonny,

If I may vote, I choose Superglue!
http://www.supergluecorp.com/

Regards >*< TOM >*<

Bonnie schreef:

 

[Guest]

Sorry, didn't realize I posted to Windows Defender... and how lucky can I be
for stumbling across a friendly bunch of folks? Obviously, I am new to this
"posting" stuff. Thanks for trying to assist me with my problem, and
unfortunately, a switcher will give her access and that is just what I don't
want her to have. I know it must sound petty to someone such as yourself,
but when you pay $2K for a printer to use, you shouldn't have to find it
hijacked while you are out of the office when it is not their printer. I am
the one who pays for all the toner and paper.

Bottom line... it would be awesome if the next time she disconnected my
printer and connected it to her PC, if she wasn't able to print. If it
doesn't work, she won't do it anymore. Thanks for your reply Mr.
Vanderveen... I guess I will just have to live with it for now.

 

[Guest]

HAHAHAHA Then she will know AND BESIDES, I shouldn't have to do that. I
know it must sound petty to someone such as yourself, but when you pay $2K
for a printer to use, you shouldn't have to find it hijacked while you are
out of the office when it is not their printer. I am the one who pays for
all the toner and paper.

Bottom line... it would be awesome if the next time she disconnected my
printer and connected it to her PC, IF SHE WASN'T ABLE TO PRINT. If it
doesn't work, she won't do it anymore. Thanks for your reply Mr. Emmelot..
I guess I will just have to live with it for now.

Thanks for the laugh though... it was very funny!

 

[Bill Sanderson MVP]

Personally, I'd go for Anonymous Bob's suggestion. You haven't said what
kind of cable is making the connection, but if it is USB, using that device,
plus another cable, should allow both of you to be happy.

I know you don't feel like doing her any favors--but superglue will involve
damaging company property, and maybe she'll just go out and get her own
cable and disconnect the other end? See if she'll go for paying for the
device Bob mentioned, plus a USB a to b cable. That way you don't have to
worry about the printer being hijacked, and she'll be able to print, too.

 

[Guest]

Hi and thanks for your advice. It's a parallel cable and I guess I will just
have to do that. I wasn't actually going to superglue it either as I know
that this would damage my PC. It's just the principal... it's rude. She
will not replace the paper nor pitch in... in other words she is mooching off
of me and it really cramps my style. I can see doing it every now and then,
but here lately, it's every other day and it is really beginning to become a
burden on me. Perhaps I will put it on the network and see if there are any
blocking capabilities. Thanks for your time and if I come up with a
solution, I'll let you know because I am willing to bet I am not the only
person that has this problem.
--
Thanks in advance.
Bonnie

Personally, I'd go for Anonymous Bob's suggestion. You haven't said what
kind of cable is making the connection, but if it is USB, using that device,
plus another cable, should allow both of you to be happy.

I know you don't feel like doing her any favors--but superglue will involve
damaging company property, and maybe she'll just go out and get her own
cable and disconnect the other end? See if she'll go for paying for the
device Bob mentioned, plus a USB a to b cable. That way you don't have to
worry about the printer being hijacked, and she'll be able to print, too.


--

 

[mikeyhsd]

seems a bit funny in an office where you have to buy your own printer and supplies and still have to contend with a co-worker borrowing them.
maybe it is time to complain to supervisor.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com

Strange but true... she physically removes my printer cable from my PC and
connects it to hers (which would be okay with me if she would reconnect it to
my PC when she is finished). I have asked her repeatedly not to leave me
stranded like this but I believe she takes advantage of my printer as I am
not always in the office but work remotely but I still need to be able to
print so when I come into the office my documents will be waiting for me.
This printer was not purchased by her group and we have the same supervisor
so I don't want to cause a scene but would love to have a way to prevent her
from being able to hi-jack my printer. Does anyone know of a way that I can
prevent this from happening (besides supergluing my cable to my PC). Surely
there is a way this can be done internally via software. My printer is a HP
LJ4250tn (which has network capability but I do not want to network it as it
would cause me even more trouble since it is in my office) (which I
unfortunately share with her). Sorry to babble... I'm just frustrated and
want to keep friction to a minimal level. She needs to print down the hall
to the network printer but she is simply too lazy to walk down the hall. My
system is Windows XP Professional.

Thanks in advance.
Bonnie

 

[Bill Sanderson MVP]

This printer has built-in Parallel, USB, and Ethernet (well--that goes in a
slot, but you have the model that comes with it...)

I believe that all of these can be active at once.

So--the simplest thing for you to do is get her to buy a USB cable long
enough to reach from her machine to the printer. Then she won't be grabbing
your cable and breaking your ability to print.

Since you are using a parallel port connection, your ability to talk to the
printer is limited--you could program it via the front control panel--turn
off the parallel port when you are away, etc, but that would be tedious and
annoying to you and to your co-worker.

I'd just make it easy for her to share the use of the printer, and see
whether she's grateful.




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Hi and thanks for your advice. It's a parallel cable and I guess I will
just
have to do that. I wasn't actually going to superglue it either as I know
that this would damage my PC. It's just the principal... it's rude. She
will not replace the paper nor pitch in... in other words she is mooching
off
of me and it really cramps my style. I can see doing it every now and
then,
but here lately, it's every other day and it is really beginning to become
a
burden on me. Perhaps I will put it on the network and see if there are
any
blocking capabilities. Thanks for your time and if I come up with a
solution, I'll let you know because I am willing to bet I am not the only
person that has this problem.

 

[Gary Walker]

seems a bit funny in an office where you have to buy your own printer and
supplies and still have to contend with a co-worker borrowing them.
maybe it is time to complain to supervisor.

(e-mail address removed)@sport.rr.com

Strange but true... she physically removes my printer cable from my PC and
connects it to hers (which would be okay with me if she would reconnect it
to
my PC when she is finished). I have asked her repeatedly not to leave me
stranded like this but I believe she takes advantage of my printer as I am
not always in the office but work remotely but I still need to be able to
print so when I come into the office my documents will be waiting for me.
This printer was not purchased by her group and we have the same
supervisor
so I don't want to cause a scene but would love to have a way to prevent
her
from being able to hi-jack my printer. Does anyone know of a way that I
can
prevent this from happening (besides supergluing my cable to my PC).
Surely
there is a way this can be done internally via software. My printer is a
HP
LJ4250tn (which has network capability but I do not want to network it as
it
would cause me even more trouble since it is in my office) (which I
unfortunately share with her). Sorry to babble... I'm just frustrated and
want to keep friction to a minimal level. She needs to print down the
hall
to the network printer but she is simply too lazy to walk down the hall.
My
system is Windows XP Professional.

Thanks in advance.
Bonnie
--
Thanks in advance.
Bonnie


That was my take.... The OP talks like she funded the
printer purchase, and all maintenance/supplies. But then,
describes this work area as somewhere shared with a
co-worker(the printer perp).

It seems to me that this printer must be company prop-
erty. But, if not, I would simply tell the worker not to
disturb the printer's connection. And then, if it happen-
ed again, I would take whatever *measures* necessary
to positively ensure my point was understood, in a "per-
suasive kind of way". <g>

 

[Guest]

Sounds as if you should have established the playing field with this lady
from day one as she doesn`t seem to take you seriously. Regrettably, she sees
you as one to be taken advatage of. I wouldn`t `pussy foot` around the
problem by taking a sneeky approach (that could only provoke a silent war of
attrition), but would confront her in `no uncertain terms` by pointing out
the error of her ways - particularly If this has been going on for some time.
It may put her nose out of joint but would perhaps, get you more respect and
consideration next time round. There are some very selfish and inconsiderate
people in this world today. Sometimes their habits are intentional other
times they are completely oblivious ! Either way,they need to be put straight
!

Stu