cannot add the shared printer

[krista]

Hi,

I have 7 computers in the company. All computers are runing XP. I
shared 1 printer in computer A and shared to the network. I can add
this printer in other 4 computers except 2(B and C). I usually will go
to add printer wizard. I only enter the \\computer_name\, it will
search for me. However, it didnt do it in computer B and C. Computer B
i can find computer A but cannot find that printer under computer A.
Also, I cannot find anything even computer A and the printer in
Computer C.

Please help!!

Krista

 

[Bob F.]

Hi,

I have 7 computers in the company. All computers are runing XP. I
shared 1 printer in computer A and shared to the network. I can add
this printer in other 4 computers except 2(B and C). I usually will go
to add printer wizard. I only enter the \\computer_name\, it will
search for me. However, it didnt do it in computer B and C. Computer B
i can find computer A but cannot find that printer under computer A.
Also, I cannot find anything even computer A and the printer in
Computer C.

Please help!!

Krista

Please present this situation to an XP group where you are more apt to get
help.

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

XP Home or XP Pro. XP Home has a limitation of 5 PCs connecting, XP Pro has
a limitation of 10. I think you're probably exceeding the 5 connection
limitation there. Solution is to use XP Pro on the PC with the printer....
or of course, use two printers on two separate PCs.