Networking a printer

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Hello Group,

I have a problem with connecting my computer with a printer.
I have 4 computers.
2 Macs / 2 Windows - 1 is win98 and the other is XP

All four are connected through routers, and I "did" have the printer
connected to the XP through a LPT port.
I did some re-arranging and I needed to hook the LPT plug to the win98
computer.
I now have the win98 and 2 Macs printing just fine.
But for the life of me, I cannot get the XP to see the printer that is now
hooked to the win98

Can anyone offer some advice please?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[Al Dykes]

Hello Group,

I have a problem with connecting my computer with a printer.
I have 4 computers.
2 Macs / 2 Windows - 1 is win98 and the other is XP

All four are connected through routers, and I "did" have the printer
connected to the XP through a LPT port.
I did some re-arranging and I needed to hook the LPT plug to the win98
computer.
I now have the win98 and 2 Macs printing just fine.
But for the life of me, I cannot get the XP to see the printer that is now
hooked to the win98

Can anyone offer some advice please?

IMO, buy a print server gadget for under $50 and set it up for LPRd
("TCP printing"). Here's a URL for a search on NewEgg that shows what
is on the market.

http://tinyurl.com/2ybn9q

Pick one that comes with W98 print software. Every Windows since W98
can connect via LPR without added software. I've set up countless PCs
and printers via TCP printing.