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Old 05-08-2007   #2 (permalink)
AwesomeSpaceMonkey


 
 

RE: Vista Printing and Print Server on Router

I have the exact same problem. USR5461 router, Canon ip3000 printer, works
with XP, not with Vista. Just thought I would let you know you're not alone.

"jasinwa" wrote:

> Here is my issue:
>
> Using Vista Home basic, I can not get the pc to print to a print server
> printer. The data seems to spool and then just sits there, nothing ever
> happens, no print, etc.
>
> C88 Epson, using Vista driver for it.
>
> I have a USR wire/wireless router with a built in print server (printer
> connects to a USB port on it). Model of router is USR 5461.
>
> Funny enough, this printer work great with W98 and XP on multiple computers!
> This PC is a notebook using wireless to connect to the house network. I had
> XP on it and it worked fine. Only reinstalling Vista, I can't get the printer
> to print!
>
> I even tried setting rules for Windows firewall to allow the specific
> address. I know the address I was using was correct, as it works on many
> other non-vista PC's.
>
> Anyone have luck using the print server on the USR router?
>
> Any help? Do I need to supply more info?
>
> thx...Jeff

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