"sjpsj" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
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>
> hi Mike,
> I followed your instructions, but I ended up getting the error message:
> "Unable to install printer. The print processor does not exist". Now
> what?
> The computer hosting the printer is Vista Home Premium 64-bit. The
> other machine I'm trying to print from over the network is Windows 2000.
> Thanks.
>
> Mike Hall - MVP;1081783 Wrote: Quote:
>> "wenmom" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
>> news:67327d2c11e260a03a1447a4e6009918@xxxxxx-gateway.com...> > > Quote:
>> > .. 64 bit issues.. Printer sharing
>> > I am assuming that you know how to and have made the necessary share
>> > permissions on the computer which is hosting the printer.
>> >
>> > To share a network printer being hosted by a computer running a 32 bit
>> > operating system with another computer running a 32 bit operating
>> > system,
>> > Vista or XP, you would go to Control Panel > 'Printers' > 'Add Printer'
>> > >
>> > 'Add a network printer'. Apologies to any who consider that I am
>> > stating the
>> > obvious. In fairness, it is obvious.
>> > Sharing a printer being hosted by a computer running 32 bit Vista or XP
>> > with
>> > a computer running 64 bit Vista is not obvious, because if you use the
>> > above
>> > method, it will not work.
>> >
>> > So how? First, you need to know the name of the computer which hosts
>> > the
>> > printer, and the name of the printer to be shared.
>> >
>> > Sitting at the host computer: The procedure is the same for Vista and
>> > XP
>> >
>> > Start > My Computer > Properties > Computer Name tab > Change button.
>> > Write
>> > down the name that you see here because this is the computer name.
>> > Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes > Right click on the printer to
>> > be
>> > shared > Properties > Sharing tab. Write down the name that you see
>> > here
>> > because this is the printer name.
>> >
>> > OK. Now sit in front of the Vista 64 computer:
>> >
>> > Start > Control Panel > Printers > Add printer > Add a local printer >
>> > Click
>> > on 'Create a new port' > 'Local Port' > 'Next'.
>> > The port name will look like this: \\Computer name\printer name
>> >
>> > So enter the names already retrieved, ensuring that you use the same
>> > format,
>> > then click 'OK'.
>> >
>> > At this point, you will be presented with the 'Add New Hardware'
>> > process.
>> > You can either select the make and model of your printer from the lists
>> > or
>> > insert your printer installation disk if you can't find yours. The
>> > printer
>> > will be added, and you should be able to print a test page.
>> >
>> > Another solution is to use a print server. There are three options if
>> > you
>> > take this route.
>> > 1. Replace your router with one which includes a print server. This is
>> > the
>> > most expensive option.
>> > 2. Acquire a wired print server unit and connect it to your existing
>> > router. Beware the cheapest units as they will invariably be USB 1.1
>> > compliant only.
>> > 3. Acquire a wireless print server. Setup may not always be
>> > straightforward, but the printer can be moved around.
>> > The benefit of any of the three options above is that the printer is
>> > available all of the time, not being reliant on a host computer's power
>> > state, but they all cost $$$ or more.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> > Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
>> > 'Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM' (http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/)> >
>
>
> --
> sjpsj
Not sure what to suggest to be honest, short of buying an wireless adapter
for your printer.
The method I suggested has worked for me and continues to work.
You have to use the correct installation files, an original CD will do, and
the installation files must be specifically for the bit version of the OS..
--
Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/