Printer sharing between XP and Vista

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magadu

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Hey guys. Was wondering if you could help me with this problem. I'm trying to use a printer through the network, but I have the XP (desktop) computer connected to the printer.

I found a good tutorial (Printer sharing between XP and Vista) that unfortunately, didn't solve the problem. The Vista system still isn't detecting the printer through the network.

I am using the correct drivers (vista 64 bit) and have the printer sharing enabled on the xp computer. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
 

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magadu said:
Hey guys. Was wondering if you could help me with this problem. I'm trying to use a printer through the network, but I have the XP (desktop) computer connected to the printer.

I found a good tutorial (Printer sharing between XP and Vista) that unfortunately, didn't solve the problem. The Vista system still isn't detecting the printer through the network.

I am using the correct drivers (vista 64 bit) and have the printer sharing enabled on the xp computer. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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sometimes you have to install the printer as a local printer on the vista machine before it can work as a netwroked printer. Hope it works

Ken
 

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zigzag3143 said:
magadu said:
Hey guys. Was wondering if you could help me with this problem. I'm trying to use a printer through the network, but I have the XP (desktop) computer connected to the printer.

I found a good tutorial (Printer sharing between XP and Vista) that unfortunately, didn't solve the problem. The Vista system still isn't detecting the printer through the network.

I am using the correct drivers (vista 64 bit) and have the printer sharing enabled on the xp computer. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
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M

sometimes you have to install the printer as a local printer on the vista machine before it can work as a netwroked printer. Hope it works

Ken
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How do I set up the printer as a local printer on the vista laptop?

The printer is on the desktop via a usb cable and the desktop is xp home premium. Thel laptop is vista home premium. I can see the printer on the laptop and tried to print a test page, but that did not happen.

Print sharing is turned on on the desktop

Thanks

Duncan
 

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