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Print to an XP server
I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running
XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to have acces to the printer. I have set the printer to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the 98 computer). Can anyone elp? Ben |
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Print to an XP server
If the Windows XP share name for the printer is too long, contains spaces or
other unusual characters, Windows 98 won't see the printer. Shorten the name and make it simple. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "ben" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to have acces to the printer. I have set the printer to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the 98 computer). Can anyone elp? Ben |
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Print to an XP server
Richard--
The share name is hp720. On the XP computer do I need to load a printer driver for the 98 computer? ben -----Original Message----- If the Windows XP share name for the printer is too long, contains spaces or other unusual characters, Windows 98 won't see the printer. Shorten the name and make it simple. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "ben" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to have acces to the printer. I have set the printer to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the 98 computer). Can anyone elp? Ben . |
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Yes, that would certainly help. You'll find that option on the Sharing tab
for the printer. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm wrote in message ... Richard-- The share name is hp720. On the XP computer do I need to load a printer driver for the 98 computer? ben -----Original Message----- If the Windows XP share name for the printer is too long, contains spaces or other unusual characters, Windows 98 won't see the printer. Shorten the name and make it simple. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "ben" wrote in message ... I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to have acces to the printer. I have set the printer to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the 98 computer). Can anyone elp? Ben . |
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