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Since all your computers are part of the same Workgroup you probably have created the same usernames and passwords on each computer, right? ex. user= janedo pw=x5rulez is on both laptop and server. If not, do it.
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ID's and passwords on laptops and server are the same.
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On the "server", right-click printer and click sharing tab. Is sharing turned on?
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It's on. I even disabled it and reenabled it.
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- On the "server", Start, Run, CMD, <Enter>, type "Net stop spooler" when done, type "Net Start Spooler"
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- On the "laptop", Start, Run, CMD, <Enter>, type "net use \\server\IPC$" (w/o quotes and insert your server name). Are you prompted for user/pass? Any errors?
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I'll try these Thursday nite.
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On both "laptop" and "server" go to Start, Control Panel, Network Connections, Open the Active network connection (LAN or Wireless) by right-clicking and selecting properties. The first tab is the General tab. In the middle of that window, scroll down and ensure File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is checked.
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I checked these settings - they were okay.
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- Make sure all firewalls are off
- Delete and recreate the printer on your "server" and laptops.
- Make sure you are not exceeding the maximum of 10 connections on your "server". XP limitation.
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I did all these including turning off all firewalls. No effect. I have 5 computers on my LAN (3 wired/2 wireless), the 2 wireless laptops are sharing the printer with the server.
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Connect wife's laptop to printer and say "Here honey, you can print now" (joking)
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I dug the old Laserjet 5 out of the garage and set it on the kitchen counter. The toner cartridge is still full, but it's also about 7 years old.
Thanks for your help, RIck.
08-24-2006, 08:55 AM
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