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March 13th, 2005 01:00

3100cn: using XP to add the network printer?

I have a 3100cn (connected via cat 5) and have loaded the software from the dell 3100cn cd. all works fine from my workstation. Can I add the printer to other workstations through windows add network printer? or do I have to use the dell cd to get the workstation to see the printer?

I have a copy of the latest driver...I'm wondering if there's a way to make xp see the printer without loading the dell software from the cd.


Thanks!

Sean
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    godrifle

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    Posted March 15th, 2005 21:00

    You will need the printer drivers, either from the CD or download them. Then just add a printer, select Local Printer (I know, counterintuitive, but that's Windows), make sure "Automatically detect and install Plug and Pray printer" is NOT checked. In the next screen, Create a new port, and select "Standard TCP/IP Port". Enter the printer's IP address. Name the port..

    That should do it.
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    vadeltachi

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    Posted March 30th, 2005 20:00

    Hi--is it possible to use a USB port to network the printers without an Ethernet connection?  I have the printer connected to the local Dell PC and have indicated that I want to share the printer, but it is not appearing on any of the other PC printer screens.

     

    Thanks.

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    SeanFL

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    Posted March 30th, 2005 20:00

    you probably need to turn off your XP firewall on that machine with the printer...that's almost always the case (or make the printer sharing go around the firewall)
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    vadeltachi

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    Posted March 31st, 2005 19:00

    Tried that (turning off all the firewalls)--still no luck.  There was an old ink jet printer on the same port that was sharing OK, but the new color laser seems not to like to do so.
     
    Any other hints?
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    Jarod997

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    Posted April 14th, 2005 15:00

    Users may need to Log In to the printer to use it.  I believe this option can be turned off.

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