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Accessing printer on another computer

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by Here4theBeer, 2009/10/12.

  1. 2009/10/12
    Here4theBeer

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    I just bought a laser printer and connected it to my computer. It works great but I would like to print from another computer on the network. I can find it when I add a printer but access is denied. I get a box asking for a password.

    I tried holding control when right clicking properties but the security tab doesn't come up.
    Both computers are running XP.
    Any ideas?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    What happens when you type in the password to the pc it's plugged into?
     
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    The remote computer finds the printer in the list. When you click on it the password box comes up. Hit enter and a message comes back. "Windows cannot connect to this computer. Operation couldn't be completed "
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Have you enable File and Print Sharing on the pc where the printer is plugged into?
     
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    Yes. I even disabled and enabled again.
     
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    OK. I can go from the printer comp and access the remote computer files. But when I try to go from the remote I get access denied. Where do I allow access?
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    On pc #2 - did you pop in the printers install cd and select "network" printer?
     
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    Maybe it's the wrong way... But could he give the printer an IP address, and then let BOTH computers connect to it over his network, creating a TCP/IP port on each computer to the address he gave the printer?
     
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    Here4theBeer

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    I think it's a permission issue. I just don't remember where to find it. Both computers have printers. I can go one way but not the other.
    Ed
     
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