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Share Printer
Hi,
I'm trying to share my printer from my desktop to my laptop which is connected using a wireless router. I installed the printer software to the laptop but I get the message "cannot locate printer" at which point I have to exit the set up.
If I look in "Printers" in the control panel the laptop shows nothing there. The laptop shows up in My Network Places under workgroup computers. So, I am at a loss as to how to get the printer to appear on the laptop. Any advice? Thanks.
Pamela
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January 31st, 2004 14:00
purrplexed,
To connect to the printer from your laptop open Control Panel, and click Printers and Other Hardware. Click Add a Printer. Instead of adding a local printer, though, click Printer Connection and then browse the network for the printer.
Pamela
Eddj
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January 31st, 2004 14:00
I have my printer software installed on my machine only, and in the printers and faxes folder I right clicked on the printer icon selected properties + sharing, share this printer on network and have had no problems. No printer icon shows up in the folder on the other computer either.
Message Edited by Eddj on 01-31-2004 11:23 AM
purrplexed
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January 31st, 2004 14:00
purrplexed
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January 31st, 2004 15:00
louiegrajeda
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December 8th, 2004 03:00
I'm having the same problem. I tried this but my laptop doesn't see the printer. Please help.