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Thread ID: 35548	2003-07-15 10:38:00	Network Printers.	Poppa John (284)	Press F1

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159985	2003-07-15 10:38:00	PJ has done it again. S-----d Up. Maryann & PJ have bought a canon i550 printer to replace our Epson C20UX. M is on 98se & PJ on XP, networked & Ok on the Epson setup. Unplugged the Epson & plugged in the Canom, USB. Did the install & ok on XP, with a bit of hassle came ok on the 98. So far so good. How about making the Epson a local printer on the 98? Had a go but no success. Plugged it ito the XP, two printers. Did the setups as per the Wizard. Got the XP to work both printers. 98 wont print at all now. Have also lost the 98s ability to use the XP "C" drive via Shortcut to desktop on the 98 desktop. The 98 will access the internet Ok but will not "Talk" tp the XP. What have I done wrong. Have tried all I know (not much) but cannot sort it Help appreciated in words of one computer syllable, thanks... PJ	Poppa John (284)
159986	2003-07-15 21:12:00	PJ Do you mean you were trying to make it the default printer in 98? Is it shared from the XP machine? Sounds like the 98 machine is no longer trying to be a part of the network, which a printer driver shouldn't have upset. Anything changed in the way you log in? robo.	robo (205)
159987	2003-07-15 21:56:00	Read the installation documentation that came with the printer - or download the pdf file from Canon. If the installation does not work, recheck access permissions on each machine in the workgroup. Past posts indicate your attempts at networking to be an area of deficiency. Consider either employing specialist assistance or undergoing training.	Merlin (503)
159988	2003-07-15 22:07:00	C'mon Merlin, stop beating about the bush, what are you trying to say?	robo (205)
159989	2003-07-15 22:20:00	Robo. Merlin is trying,politely, to say I am a brain deficient idiot!!! PJ	Poppa John (284)
159990	2003-07-15 22:26:00	Robo. The first thought was to make it a local printer on the 98. When that didn't work we put the epson on the XP as a network printer. Couldn't print with either from the 98. So it does look as if I have disturbed the networking somehow. Will have another go this afternoon when the Sun has warmed my Low IQ brain. PJ PS You may have noticed that computers & I are not Compatible. I do have a lovely sweet nature tho, not like some. PJ :D :D	Poppa John (284)
159991	2003-07-15 23:49:00	"I do have a lovely sweet nature tho, not like some. P" Well said PJ - that you do	Chris Randal (521)
159992	2003-07-15 23:50:00	No - you stated that - not me. Working through your problem - logically - the cause either lies with installing a local printer then installing as a networked printer. Fact: the printer has drivers that are compatible with both XP and 98 Fact: the network appears to work - in a fashion Fact: earlier posts indicate problems with user access and permissions when creating peer to peer networks at workgroup level when one machine is using XP Two options were suggested. You were the one who decided to extrapolate one - and one only - based on your own perceptions.	Merlin (503)
159993	2003-07-15 23:55:00	Should read: Working through your problem - logically - the cause either lies with installing a local printer then installing as a networked printer, or configuration errors created earlier when establishing the peer to peer network.	Merlin (503)
159994	2003-07-16 00:09:00	C'mon guys, let's try to suss out the problem. I had a network that I couldn't make work at home, a mix of XP, 98, and NT4 and it took herculean efforts to resolve - and I have passed the NT4 networking exam. It isn't always easy, even for true geeks. PJ: We need some specifics. 1. Are your machines both configured to be in the same workgroup? 2. Do they have IP adresses assigned? 3. Are they in the same subnet? 4. Can they ping each other? 5. Can one see a shared drive on the other but not vice versa? 6. Can you confirm the printer is in the XP machine. Let's take it from here. robo.	robo (205)
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