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Old 05-08-2007   #3 (permalink)
jasinwa


 
 

RE: Vista Printing and Print Server on Router

Good to know, I guess....now if we or someone can figure out why!! I can't go
backwards with a new OS !!

"AwesomeSpaceMonkey" wrote:

> 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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