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IP printing
Posted on 2004-04-18
First, let me describe my setup then my question: I have Advanced 2K server with a local hp printer installed. I also have this server connected to a 5 port linksys router.
I also have a laptop which has no access to this server however, I would like to print from my laptop to the local printer attached to the server. Is there a way to accomplish this without having to add the laptop to the active directory of the server. Currrently, the laptop is attached to a port on the linksys for internet access.
I also have a laptop which has no access to this server however, I would like to print from my laptop to the local printer attached to the server. Is there a way to accomplish this without having to add the laptop to the active directory of the server. Currrently, the laptop is attached to a port on the linksys for internet access.
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You don't need to be in the active directory to use the printer - you just need permissions. You also do not need to use IP.
Try going to Start>Run and type
\\servername\printername and see what happens (printername is the printer's share name, under printer Properties)
Try going to Start>Run and type
\\servername\printername and see what happens (printername is the printer's share name, under printer Properties)
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BTW, when you said the printer is installed as a local printer to the server, I assumed you meant a parallel or USB connection. Depending on the printer model, it is possible that the server is connected to a "local" printer via the network.
In that case, your PC can connect direct to the printer, also as a "local" printer, by creating a "Standard TCP/IP Port" under the Ports tab in Printer Properties.
Let me know what the connection type is, and whether you need more help creating the port.
In that case, your PC can connect direct to the printer, also as a "local" printer, by creating a "Standard TCP/IP Port" under the Ports tab in Printer Properties.
Let me know what the connection type is, and whether you need more help creating the port.
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