MEB wrote:
Excellent place to start.. let me know how it works out..


Well..... I'm kind of embarrassed that I didn't think of trying to
isolate the problem. But, if it wouldn't have been for what you
suggested in your posts, I still wouldn't have thought of it.

So, I've pretty much isolated it to the base machine. It will not
print, even when it is disconnected from the network, i.e. with only the
computer and printer and the cable in-between. So it will take data
from the other machines to the modem and on to the base computer, and
print. But it will not print itself.

BTW, there is every indication that it is going to print, but doesn't.
That is, the regular small popup says it is printing, the printer icon
pops up in the lower right, and the printer properties say it is
printing. The one thing that is irregular is that if I cancel the print
in the properties screen, it indicates that it is cancelled, but it
never completes.

Turns out this is getting way OT (clearly not a network problem), and I
took a look at the website you have in your sig and would like to know
more.

I volunteered for 3 1/2 years with the local CBS TV outlet consumer
advocate. And I attended law school for a couple semesters.

If you would be interested in continuing to help me with my problem and
talk about the website, email me by changing socal.rr.com to sbcglobal.net

Thanks

Norm