Printer Security tab

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I am setting up a new network and I have been told I need to go to the
'security tab' of the printer and make sure the right permissions are set.

But I do not see a security tab even when I follow the instructions to
right-click the printer with the ctrl key held down .. what am I missing here?

Running XP service pack 2
 
I don't see that as a choice...

I am running xp home edition. does that make a difference?
 
harveypbgh said:
I don't see that as a choice...

I am running xp home edition. does that make a difference?
Click to expand...

Yes, it makes a difference. You can't see the Security tabs in XP Home
unless you boot into Safe Mode. However, normally simply sharing the
printer from the computer to which it is attached is enough. If you are
having difficulties with your network, post back with full details for
more help. If you're just trying to follow the instructions you have
(from the printer mftr.?) then don't worry about the Security tab.

Malke
 
The printers are attached to my desktop PC. I have taken down the firewalls
in both computers. From our new laptop, I can see the printer when click 'add
printer' but if I select one from the list it says 'either the name is wrong
or the printer has lost its connection.' The names in this list, however, are
not the 'share names'. According to the properties of the printer it is
shared.
 
harveypbgh said:
The printers are attached to my desktop PC. I have taken down the
firewalls in both computers. From our new laptop, I can see the
printer when click 'add printer' but if I select one from the list it
says 'either the name is wrong or the printer has lost its
connection.' The names in this list, however, are not the 'share
names'. According to the properties of the printer it is shared.
Click to expand...

Since you haven't told me what printer you have or any details about
your network, I can only give you general advice. Basically, to share a
printer:

A. Create the local area network between your computers.

Run the Network Setup Wizard on both machines, making sure to enable
File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will
turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party
firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like
Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have
third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area
Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an
IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would
substitute your correct subnet.

Do not turn off your firewalls! Configure them properly instead.

I'm going to assume both computers are XP Home. If they aren't, tell me
in your next post.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

Test by transferring a file or two between the computers, both ways.If
successful, continue with the printer.

B. Share the printer

On the computer to which the printer is connected locally, open the
Printers applet in Control Panel and find the icon for your printer.
Right-click on it and share it. Name it something recognizable and
short and without spaces, under 8 letters if you have older operating
systems on other machines. An example is "HP6940".

Now you need to refer to the printer manual/directions how to share it.
Most current HP printers for instance require that you use their
install cd (or install program downloaded from the Internet) on each
remote machine. The installer will search for HP printers available on
the network. Obviously, the printer needs to be turned on for this to
work.

If you need more help, then either provide more details about your
printer, your computers, the text of any error messages OR have a local
professional or knowledgeable friend come on-site and set you up.

Malke
 
Yes both PC's have XP Home SP2

On my desktop PC (harveyhome) on the network places screen, I have an icon
for 'Barb Pictures on barbaraslaptop.' If I click this, I get the message
====================
\\barbaraslaptop\Barb Pictures is not accessible. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the Administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permissions.

The network path was not found.

===============

If I try to access harveyhome from barbara' laptop I get a similar message.
I don't see the directory I shared -- I get the message when I do 'veiw
workgroup computers and then click on the Icon for harveyhome

Harveyhome has Norton antivirus on it. Barbara's Laptop has Macafee. Is this
a bad idea? I have a new version of 'Norton Internet Security' which I could
install on both if you think I should

Harvey
 
harveypbgh said:
Yes both PC's have XP Home SP2

On my desktop PC (harveyhome) on the network places screen, I have an
icon for 'Barb Pictures on barbaraslaptop.' If I click this, I get the
message ====================
\\barbaraslaptop\Barb Pictures is not accessible. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the Administrator of
this server to find out if you have access permissions.

The network path was not found.

===============

If I try to access harveyhome from barbara' laptop I get a similar
message. I don't see the directory I shared -- I get the message when
I do 'veiw workgroup computers and then click on the Icon for
harveyhome

Harveyhome has Norton antivirus on it. Barbara's Laptop has Macafee.
Is this a bad idea? I have a new version of 'Norton Internet Security'
which I could install on both if you think I should
Click to expand...

You need to configure the firewalls in Norton and McAfee like I told you
in my last post. You don't need to replace them or make them match,
just configure them properly. Read each program's Help file. I don't
use either one on my Windows machines so I can't help you with this.
Until you get the firewall fixed, you can't share files, folders, or
printers. Read over what I said about configuring firewalls for IP
ranges again.

Malke
 
Try to Map the shared folder, if it won't then we need much more info on the setup,
components and protocols?

On your machine configure the drive to be mapped to her folder.
Right click "My Network Places" on the desktop or click "Tools" on the Menu bar in
Explorer or MyComputer.
Click "Map Network Drive.." in the popup menu.
Click the dropdown menu button on the right of the "Drive" input box.
Select a drive letter to use for the mapping.
In the Folder text input window, type in the UNC path to her folder or use the Browse
button to navigate to it and select it.
Put check in the "Reconnect at logon" checkbox and click "Finish".

I all went well and you weren't squawked at and/or was able to use browse, you should
now be able to double click the Mapped share on your machine and access the files.

If it failed to work at all, go back to the first sentence.

--

Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

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