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dakwa

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April 23rd, 2006 16:00

Inspiron E1505 core Duo printer problem

I just purchase this Inspiron e1505, wireless laptop. My problems is that I do not know how to setup
my laptop to somehow print to my printer. I am able to connect to the internet with my laptop and no able to print. Is there a procedure or steps that i need to do to get my laptop to read to my printer to print? Please some body help me. I know that I should also be able to share or retreive my document. So I think that I am not doing that step that is needed to connect to my printer.
 
Thanks,
Dak

volcano11

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April 23rd, 2006 16:00

First, you have to configure any firewalls that may be running to allow local network access.  On any computer running Windows XP with SP1, disable the Windows XP firewall. It will not allow File and Printer Sharing. On computers running Windows XP with SP2, make sure that the Windows XP firewall has File and Printer Sharing checked off on the Exceptions tab. If you are running any third party firewalls, like those provided by such programs as Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security, or McAfee Security Suite, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.
 
Next, On the computer to which the printer is attached, go to Start > Printers and Faxes then right click the Dell Printer and select sharing from the drop down menu.  Choose to share the printer and give it a name to be used on the network.  

If the printer does not appear in the Printers and Faxes folder on the other computers within about 15 minutes, open the printers and faxes folder on those computers and choose to Add a printer.  Tell it that is a networked printer, then browse for the printer and it will install the proper drivers.  It should now be avialable for printing across the network.

Steve

dakwa

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April 23rd, 2006 17:00

Steve,
 
I am very new to the computer.. what do you mean Window XP S1 ro S2?
 
thanks,
Dak

dakwa

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April 23rd, 2006 17:00

I now have a problem. I restart my computer and now it is asking my user name and password.

gee how  would I know my password. I don't remember having a password.  Should I call Dell?

volcano11

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April 23rd, 2006 17:00

XP SP1 (Service Pack 1), XP SP2 (Service Pack 2).   These are different versions of Windows XP.  The service packs have updated windows over the last several years.   Service Pack 2 made changes to the Windows firewall.

Steve

volcano11

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April 23rd, 2006 17:00

I suggest you post in the Software - Windows XP forum.

Steve

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