Cannot install network printer in Vista

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I have 2 desktop computers running Windows XP Home that are connected to my
network via a hub and cat-5 cables. I can transfer files and print on
either printer from either computer. I have a laptop computer with Windows
Vista ultimate on it, connected wireless to my network using the same hub
which also has a wireless card in it. I can transfer files no problem but
when I try to install a printer I get the following errors: For the HP
printer I get, "Cannot connect to the printer, access denied." For the
lexmark printer, it gets as far as asking for permission to install the
drivers but after I click to start installing drivers, I get the following
error: "Windows cannot connect to the printer (error 0x000003e3)"

If anyone has any useful information on how to solve my problem, I would be
greatly appreciative.

Thank You

Keven
 
Keven J. Nielsen said:
I have 2 desktop computers running Windows XP Home that are connected to my
network via a hub and cat-5 cables. I can transfer files and print on
either printer from either computer. I have a laptop computer with
Windows
Vista ultimate on it, connected wireless to my network using the same hub
which also has a wireless card in it. I can transfer files no problem but
when I try to install a printer I get the following errors: For the HP
printer I get, "Cannot connect to the printer, access denied." For the
lexmark printer, it gets as far as asking for permission to install the
drivers but after I click to start installing drivers, I get the following
error: "Windows cannot connect to the printer (error 0x000003e3)"
Click to expand...

I get the same error connecting form Vista Biz to 9x shared printers. After
the failed attempt, I have been able to install the printer as a Local
Printer, and when asked for the Port I scroll down and find the path to the
printer from the failed network attempt.

Problem is it only lasts until the 9x machine is restarted
 
This post may help,

Vista: Cannot connect to the printer, access denied
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=1584#1584


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have 2 desktop computers running Windows XP Home that are connected to my
network via a hub and cat-5 cables. I can transfer files and print on
either printer from either computer. I have a laptop computer with Windows
Vista ultimate on it, connected wireless to my network using the same hub
which also has a wireless card in it. I can transfer files no problem but
when I try to install a printer I get the following errors: For the HP
printer I get, "Cannot connect to the printer, access denied." For the
lexmark printer, it gets as far as asking for permission to install the
drivers but after I click to start installing drivers, I get the following
error: "Windows cannot connect to the printer (error 0x000003e3)"

If anyone has any useful information on how to solve my problem, I would be
greatly appreciative.

Thank You

Keven
 
thank you Robert. I was able to get it to print to my HP printer using that method. I still cannot get it to print to the Lexmark, Oh well I dont mind because as far as I am concerned the Lexmark is just another piece of garbage cluttering up my house, It should be in the trash can with the other garbage.

Keven
This post may help,

Vista: Cannot connect to the printer, access denied
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?p=1584#1584


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I have 2 desktop computers running Windows XP Home that are connected to my
network via a hub and cat-5 cables. I can transfer files and print on
either printer from either computer. I have a laptop computer with Windows
Vista ultimate on it, connected wireless to my network using the same hub
which also has a wireless card in it. I can transfer files no problem but
when I try to install a printer I get the following errors: For the HP
printer I get, "Cannot connect to the printer, access denied." For the
lexmark printer, it gets as far as asking for permission to install the
drivers but after I click to start installing drivers, I get the following
error: "Windows cannot connect to the printer (error 0x000003e3)"

If anyone has any useful information on how to solve my problem, I would be
greatly appreciative.

Thank You

Keven
 
My Vista fought, i finally resolved the issue by creating a shared folder on my XP unit,then placed a shortcut from the printer in the folder.From the Vista unit i found the new shared folder copied the shortcut to the desktop and defaulted to the new printer.
Problem Solved!
 
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