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Non-domain Laptop to access Networked Printer

I have a winxp pro laptop that I need to connect to a dell 3100cn (networked) printer.  I am able to gain internet access and an ip address on the laptop, so I am connected somewhat.  I however, can see no computers on the domain.  Also, the computer is a workgroup computer, not a domain pc.  The network the printer is on is a domain.

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it depends a little how the printer is setup,

does it have a server that takes care of the spool?
if it does you can connect to it as a shared printer on that server, by typing the server name \\servername then browse the server and right click the printer and choose connect. (you must have access creds and be on the same ip subnet as the server).

if is it completly independent, you have to load the software that comes with the printer on your laptop, and your laptop must be in the same ip subnet as the printer.
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Guess it took me a couple of minutes to type that... crossed posts.
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dragon-it,

how would you create that batch file and then run it?

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So that should authenticate me and let me even see the rest of the domain?  What if someone is on xp home?

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XP Home can't join a domain.  One thing you can do is connect through a VPN (if one is setup correctly).  That can give you domain rights.
Just identify the IP address of the printer and create a new LOCAL port on the computer as below.

Add the printer using the add printer wizard.
- On the "Local or network" screen select local and UNcheck Automatically detect and install my Plug and play printer.
- On the next screen select "create new port" and select "Standard TCP/IP port".
- When you see "Printer Name or IP address" enter the IP address of the printer. The Port name will fill in automatically.
- Click next untill you get to the driver section then continue by adding the Dell driver for the printer.
- No authentication neccesary this way. You will print directly to the printer and circumvent the network.
gbirkemeier: see my first comment and that of GeneralMandible posted while I was typing mine...