using printers on a different subnet

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Tracey

Is a router necessary when using a printer on a different subnet?
If not, what is necessary to print to a printer on a different subnet?

I was asked to set up a printer driver locally to use a printer on another
subnet.
I can successfully ping the printer, but I cannot telnet to it.
We are using a VPN.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks, Tracey
 
Is a router necessary when using a printer on a different subnet?
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Making any connection to anything on a different logical network
requires routing. So, yes.
If not, what is necessary to print to a printer on a different subnet?
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I was asked to set up a printer driver locally to use a printer on another
subnet.
I can successfully ping the printer, but I cannot telnet to it.
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If you can ping it, routing is already in place. Not being able to
telnet may be expected depening on the printer, or any firewalls in
place.
We are using a VPN.
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Provided you have proper routing, a VPN isn't an issue.
Any help will be appreciated.
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Basic tests. Can you telnet to the printer from a system in the same
logical network?

Jeff
 
Basic tests. Can you telnet to the printer from a system in the same
logical network?
Yes I can telnet to a local printer.
It confused me when I could not telnet to it.
I set it up via standard tcp/ip port.

Thanks, Tracey
 
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