For whatever reason, we have had the same problem with a single unit on our
home network that was addressed by deleting the print server from the
workstation, rebooting and installing again using the HP Install Network
Printer Wizard.  Can't really say why but one installation goes awry nor why
it has happened more than a single time.  However, that is the case and that
has been the solution.

Tommy Holmes, Jr.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jay Merritt
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 10:43 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Network printer problem
>
>
> I have a small home network with 3 PC's (Win 98) and 1 Epson C80 printer.
> They are all connected with a 3Com Dual Analog Router (acts as a
> hub and also
> as dial-up Internet router).  All PCs can see each other and
> share files via
> TCP/IP protocol. The printer has a generic print server installed
> on it. 2 of
> the PCs can print to it, while the 3rd cannot. When you try to
> print with the
> 3rd PC, the lights flash on the router and the print server, as
> if the signal
> is being sent by the PC and received by the print server, but it
> will always
> time out and eventually lock up the entire network. I have tried switching
> and reversing the PCs and print server cables where they plug into the
> router, all with the same results as listed above.  I have tried
> setting the
> print server to a static IP and also a DHCP. Again no
> improvement. Also tried
> adding NetBEUI protocol.  Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Jay Merritt
>
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