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How do I setup Minolta Di350. IP setup, can access config utility, just can't setup printer on server.

-I can access the config utility via http.
-This printer works fine with another computer (it was setup by a Minolta Tech).
-It is currently using Pagepro Light verson 1.0 as the network print utility

I have tried is to use the 'add printer wizard' to add a local TCP/ip port. I create a port by the IP Address of the printer. When I choose the driver to install I get this error message:

"The current print driver is not compatable with a policy enabled on your computer that blocks windows NT 4.0 or windows 2000 kernal-mode drivers."

The driver file I use was given to me by the tech.

I would appreciate any help. Thanks!

-Bryant

nobus

>> The driver file << what driver file ? for XP, for win2000? probably a bad one.

find the correct one here :

http://printer-drivers.com/companies/681.htm

quickfixbryant

ASKER

The driver file I have is the same driver file that is being used on another Windows SBS machine. It works fine on that machine... of course I didn't set it up. Heh. I would really appreciate some more help.
-Bryant

hdhondt

You may need to edit Group Policies to enable this driver to be installed. This is a new "feature" implemented in Win XP/2003. For more details see

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Managing-Printers-Group-Policy-Part2.html

quickfixbryant

ASKER

I got it. The server was not accepting unsigned drivers. The driver I was using was unsigned. I got a different, signed driver and it worked fine.

I would like to know how to change the 'allow/not allow unsigned drivers' setting, however, incase I don't have a signed driver in the future. Whoever can answer that can have the credit for this problem.

Thanks for your Help!
-Bryant

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quickfixbryant

ASKER

I'm not sure Nobus. It seems strange to me that I would have to download a temporary exe to allow the Administrator account to install an unsigned printer. This solution is not ideal, but it seems to work for some people. I'll wait to see if I can get some more answers before I accept yours... Thanks for posting! :)

-Bryant

quickfixbryant

ASKER

To finish this off and kinda consolidate the info...

First, turn off driver signing policies.

To access the driver signing policies:

-right click 'My Computer'
-'properties'
-'hardware' tab
-driver signing is there

If this doesn't work follow nobus' link for more info:

http://www.msfn.org/board/lofiversion/index.php/t57463.html

Thanks for your help everyone.

nobus

Thanks , and glad you're running again !