Network Printing situation .. HELP!!!

[yO ..]

Ok this is a Windows2000 Active Directory environment.

I have a color printer (hosted by a w2k server domain controller) on my
network that all client w2k workstations are only able to print a single
page at a time. Meaning If its a 5 page document I can see the server spool
all pages but the printer only prints out 1.

I've tried everything with no luck. If I grant the user domain admin rights
the entire print job DOES complete!!.. obvisouly we cant leave that in place
...
I've gone to the printer security properties and set "everyone" to full
rights .. also no luck.

Anyone have any ideas.

I've applied sp4 to both the server and the workstations.
I've installed and reinstalled the drivers.
Its a HP DeskJet 5800 using its onboard Ethernet .. tcp/ip..

Please someone put me out of my misery.

 

[Brian Smither]

I have a color printer (hosted by a w2k server domain controller) on
my network that all client w2k workstations are only able to print a
single page at a time.

I had a somewhat similar problem... Research on Google revealed that the
typical obstacle that creates problems for users is that:
* You are running NTFS
* You (or a user/client on the LAN) are NOT identified as an
administrator on the computer holding the spool folder for the printer
* Certain sub-directories are not giving normal users permission

Having made the following changes fixed it for me. It *may* work for you
too.

* Find the SPOOL directory, typically within your %SYSTEM32% folder.
* Find the TEMP directory, typically within your %SYSTEM% folder.
* Right-click on each and select Properties, then the Security tab.
* Assign Full Control to "Everybody".

Microsoft Knowledgebase article 271901 may give additional help.