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Not all Users can print on Home Network

I have a HP desktop running WinXP Pro that has a DLink wireless router for connection to my Dell laptop running WinXP Pro.  I have setup a home network that works fine for sharing internet and files however I am having trouble printing to the printer connected to the desktop.  I have two users setup on my laptop and I beleive both are Adminstrators but I can only get the laptop to print via one of the users.  Any thoughts?  Thanks in advance.
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Make sure the printer is installed on each user you are trying to print for.
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Thanks!  I have done that and when I try to print it says that it failed and to "Enable bidirectional support".  I found the check box for this under the "Ports" tab in the printer properties but I am not allowed to check it off.
Are you using a driver cd or the latest drivers off the net? If you are using from a cd ,I would suggest using the most updated drivers from the manufactures website. Try removing the printer and reinstalling. Is this printer connected to the router or the desktop?
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I will try to get an updated driver tonight and see if that helps.  I believe it is connected to the router.
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I unistalled the pinter and drivers and reinstalled them on the desktop and re-set up the network printer for both users on the laptop and it seems to be working.  This was the second time I did this but it seems to have taken this time for some reason, maybe I missed a step the first ime.  Anyway,  thanks to everyone for their help.  I appreciate it.