Connecting to Networked Printer via USB Port

[HReyes]

Hi,

I'm a consultant at a client site with no access to their network or
their printers. I tried to connect directly to one of these networked
printers using the USB port on the printer. After loading and
installing the printer drivers in my laptop (for a Laserjet 4350dtn),
I would get a printing error messagewhen trying to print a document.

What I'm trying to figure out is whether this is an installation
problem in my laptop, or if what I'm trying to do creates a conflict
at the printer level between the network connection and the USB
connection.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
HR

 

[Elmo P. Shagnasty]

or if what I'm trying to do creates a conflict
at the printer level between the network connection and the USB
connection.

That's the one.

 

[Warren Block]

I'm a consultant at a client site with no access to their network or
their printers. I tried to connect directly to one of these networked
printers using the USB port on the printer. After loading and
installing the printer drivers in my laptop (for a Laserjet 4350dtn),
I would get a printing error messagewhen trying to print a document.

Most LaserJets will automatically queue input from multiple ports.
That may have been disabled on that printer to prevent local use of the
printer.