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Thread ID: 25223	2002-09-29 02:16:00	Printer sharing troubles	fergie (424)	Press F1

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84314	2002-09-29 02:16:00	Hi, I've just networked my two PC's (running WIN98se). I can share files between both PC's fine, but when i set up printer sharing (i used teh FAQ on this site) it doesn't work. When i go to the PC WITHOUT the printer, and i go to print soemthing, it comes up this: there was an error writing to \\main\printer for the printer HP deskjet. The file will be deleted and in another Dialog box this: PRINTER ERROR The computer has lost communication to the printer theres nothing wrong with the printer - i can print files from the PC tht its connected to fine - no errors nothing. i have got the right drivers, the right settings and everthing... What to do? Your advice would be appreciated. Cheers	fergie (424)
84315	2002-09-29 02:39:00	Just check that you have printer sharing enabled on the box which owns the printer, that you have the correct driver is installed as a remote printer on the other box. Try removing and reinstalling the "printer" on the "non-printer" box. It should work. :D What protocols have you got installed? NetBEUI is one which has to work ... they've had long enough to get that one right.	Graham L (2)
84316	2002-09-29 02:54:00	yup - printer sharing is enabled. I have these protocols installed: Internet sharing IPX/SPX TCP/IP i'll try the drivers again	fergie (424)
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