printer sharing

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I have home network with 3 XP computers, using XP wizard I setup workgroup,
shared folders and shared printers. If I add new XP workstation, printers
are immediately added.
Lately I installed Vista RC1 on the notebook, after initial fight with
wireless connection, I was finally able to setup Vista, enabled Public folder
sharing.
I can access folders and files on XP desktop, but when trying to access the
printer, I get access denied. Using the same logon information on both XP
and Vista.

Any suggestions?
 
Monika:
I am not in a Vista machine right now.
Go to Networking Center and enable printer sharing and disable the password
requirement.
It is very easy to figure out what to enable or not there.
That should fix it.
Carlos
 
Carlos,

The printer is shared on Windows XP desktop. Vista is installed on a laptop.
Since I use wireless connection on a laptop and move around, I need to be
able to use a printer connected to XP desktop.
 
Monika:
Sorry for the confusion.
I am running out of ideas.
One last shot: Did you install drivers for the shared printer in Vista?
Carlos
 
Yes, I connected printer directly to Vista laptop, drivers installed. I even
ran network wizard executable that Windows XP creates for sharing network.
Vista rebooted, printer was shared immediately and installed on Windows XP
right away.
I connected printer back to Windows XP and still the same problem. I can
access shares on Windows XP, but not the printer.
This doesn't make sense at all, from securit point of view I would rather
see printers being available to all users before files are.

Thanks for help. I work in IT field too, so if I find a solution I will
post it.
 
Mike,
Runnin RTM- same issue
I have no clue.
Unless Vista won't allow printer sharing to XP Home.
I get access denied in RTM- I give up.

Jeff
 
Hello.

I ran into this problem using OneCare Beta. I could not get any network
connectivity, uninstalled one Care and put the trend pc-cillin beta on and
things worked fine.

also, if you are unaware you need to set up permissions for your network
computers in Vista, like xp. I am not sure if the wizard works since I did it
manually.

Good Luck

Jones
 
Problem: An XP PC on the network has a printer attached that other computers
running XP or linux are able to access. However, Vista PCs that attempt to
connect to this printer get an 'access denied' error, even though file
sharing otherwise works.

If file sharing is otherwise working, and Vista has native printer drivers
for the printer on the network XP PC with the printer you wish to access,
CAREFULLY follow these steps:

Add the printer driver on the Vista PC, using control panel/printers/add
printer/local printer (important: local, not network printer). Choose the
printer driver from Vista's table of selectable printer drivers. Choose LPT1
as the local port even though this will ultimately be a networked printer.

After the driver is installed, what you do next is select (right click) the
newly installed printer, choose properties, ports, add port. Then manually
add a new Local Port with:

\\computer_name\shared_printer_name

as the port name. In my case, the port name for the printer on my XP Home PC
is \\danscomputer\hpdeskje

Make sure you select this newly created port as the active port for the
printer.

Print some pages to test and you are done!
 
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Problem: An XP PC on the network has a printer attached that other computers
running XP or linux are able to access. However, Vista PCs that attempt to
connect to this printer get an 'access denied' error, even though file
sharing otherwise works.

If file sharing is otherwise working, and Vista has native printer drivers
for the printer on the network XP PC with the printer you wish to access,
CAREFULLY follow these steps:

Add the printer driver on the Vista PC, using control panel/printers/add
printer/local printer (important: local, not network printer). Choose the
printer driver from Vista's table of selectable printer drivers. Choose LPT1
as the local port even though this will ultimately be a networked printer.

After the driver is installed, what you do next is select (right click) the
newly installed printer, choose properties, ports, add port. Then manually
add a new Local Port with:

\\computer_name\shared_printer_name

as the port name. In my case, the port name for the printer on my XP Home PC
is \\danscomputer\hpdeskje

Make sure you select this newly created port as the active port for the
printer.

Print some pages to test and you are done!
Click to expand...

Same problem as others with desktop XP and Vista laptop. Tried to add new
port on Vista laptop and it would not take it.
 
FYI, just wanted to let you know that the Local Port method worked great to for a HP LJ 2100 shared from a Windows NT4.0 system which I wanted to access from a Vista system. Thanks!

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I had the same problem: 'access denied' from a wireless vista laptop to an XP
usb'd printer. I followed the directions below and instantly had access!!

Thanks
 
hi,
i have been going through the set of questions and answers on this site..

there is a part where it says "

One last shot: Did you install drivers for the shared printer in Vista?"

my question is what do you plz. becoz i remembered i installed my driver for the printer on both xp n vista windows....

last nite i installed the net gear box, it took sm time but 4 the internet setup it was it to share n make the the laptop use the internet too..

now i am trying to share my printer which is connected to my pc,but i cant share it, seems that i missed some steps...

what should i enable on the add/remove programs in control panel for both windows for me to be able to share the printer...




plz guide me..


thank you

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hi,
i have been going through the set of questions and answers on this site..

there is a part where it says "

One last shot: Did you install drivers for the shared printer in Vista?"

my question is what do you plz. becoz i remembered i installed my driver for the printer on both xp n vista windows....

last nite i installed the net gear box, it took sm time but 4 the internet setup it was it to share n make the the laptop use the internet too..

now i am trying to share my printer which is connected to my pc,but i cant share it, seems that i missed some steps...

what should i enable on the add/remove programs in control panel for both windows for me to be able to share the printer...
Click to expand...

When you run the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP, or the Network and Sharing
Center wizard in Windows Vista, you are enabling the protocols and transports
needed. But you do have to setup sharing authentication on both computers.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-xp-and-vista-on-lan-together.html

And you do need to be aware of the issue of drivers, for the right printer, that
are used to serve the printer (where it's physically connected), and to access
the printer (where it's not physically connected). And those drivers have to be
written for the correct operating system.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/05/file-sharing-and-printer-sharing-are.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2007/05/file-sharing-and-printer-sharing-are.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
 
I see lots of comments about xp and vista fixes but nothing about XP to
Windows 7.
I have the same problem, running 2 desktops with XP printer hard wired to
desktop. Laptop running win7 sees other machines but won't connect to the
printer, win7 has homegroups rather than workgroups.. but it only works if
all machines are running win7. any ideas? thanks
 
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