Stephen47 Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 Here s the situation. Computer #1 is connected directly to the printer Computer #2 is networked on a home-file/printer sharing network with computer #1 as the main computer. I have had this working so #2 could print with #1 acting as the printer server. Now however,I can ping #2 from #1 but not the other way. If I disable the firewall in #2 the results are the same. If I disable the firewall in, both I can ping #1 from #2 but I still cannot print from #2. Is this clear and if so what might the problem be? Quote
NIM Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 If you want to ping #1 from #2 you should allow File and Printer Sharing on computer #1. Actually, the best way is to enable this on both computers in firewall settings.What kind of printer is that. Does it have a network card, did you setup printer permissions properly..Could you please give me more info, so I can investigate...Regards Quote
Stephen47 Posted February 3, 2009 Author Posted February 3, 2009 I have fixed the ping situation. I can now ping #1 from #2. I am still unable to print from #2. I have enabled printer sharing on both computers. I am using Windows firewall I have checked file and printer sharing in the exceptions tab.This is an HP Deskjet 5440 printer.I have been able to print from #2 in the past.I believe I set up printer permission properly, but maybe not. What are the proper steps?I don't believe the printer has a network card. I am using computer #1 as a printer server. Quote
NIM Posted February 3, 2009 Posted February 3, 2009 I have fixed the ping situation. I can now ping #1 from #2. I am still unable to print from #2. I have enabled printer sharing on both computers. I am using Windows firewall I have checked file and printer sharing in the exceptions tab.This is an HP Deskjet 5440 printer.I have been able to print from #2 in the past.I believe I set up printer permission properly, but maybe not. What are the proper steps?I don't believe the printer has a network card. I am using computer #1 as a printer server.Please, right click on the printer and choose properties. Select security tab and post a screenshot here.thx Quote
Stephen47 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Posted February 4, 2009 There is no security tab when I click on properties. here is the screen shot of what I see. Quote
NIM Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 I see to printers with the same name..Can you make a screenshot of the sharing tab please.. Quote
Stephen47 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) here it is. on the list the first one is Computer #2 and the second is #1 Edited February 5, 2009 by Stephen47 Quote
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