Sharing a printer

[Paul E]

I have several XP systems (all up to date) with a local Workgroup set up.
File shares are proper, all Internet Access is proper.

One computer has an HP DeskJet connected via USB. It works fine with the
host. File and Print Sharing is enabled. The printer properties have
Sharing enabled. The other systems on the Workgroup though can't see the
printer.

On the Printer Properties screen at the host, the Security tab settings
allow full access for everyone.

It is something to do with my host systems and privileges for guests or
something because when a person on another computer wants to access
"SharedDocs" on my host, they have to log in. I do not think I need that
feature set.

How do I enable automatic connect to my printer?

TIA!

Paul

 

[Guest]

You have to install the printer drivers on all the computers and install the
printer on each as a Network printer. Use the "install new printer" wizard.
The host computer must be on for the other computers to use the printer.

 

[Ross Durie]

He can't be that moronic. Being a male anything is possible.

 

[Paul E]

I found that if I set Control Panel | Folder Options | View | Advanced
Settings to "Use simple file sharing [Recommended]" then it works with XP
linked computers and they see the shared printer and immediately load the
printer driver. However, I was hoping to not have to make that change.
Also, ME based computer still cannot even see the printer despite the fact
that they can share folders.

Any tips? Thanks.

Paul