Hi Byron,

You don't tell us what operating system you are using or whether or not you
checked to see if the other computers had permission to print to that
printer.  Also, what network protocols are you using, i.e. Netbui, IPX/SPX,
IP, etc.  Can you save files to a directory on the computer that has the
printer connected?

Technically speaking, the printer should not care where the job is coming
from.  I have seen some printers that just refuse to be networked, however,
regardless of the setup.  Please give us some more details on your network
topolgy.

Kyle Elmblade
Distinct Computer Solutions
Installation - Sales - Upgrades - Training
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From: "Byron Wolter" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 6:26 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] network printer problem


> Hi,
>
> I recently networked 8 HP computers in my classroom.  The printer is
> connected to one of them.  It is a Lexmark 2030 Colorjet.  The printer
works
> on the computer it is connected to.  When it was connected to a automatic
> switch, it would not print from any computer.  Now I've networked them,
and
> it only prints from the computer it is connected to, not from any of the
> other networked computers.  I shared the printer, the other computers
"see"
> it when I "add a printer."  But, when I try to test print, I get a message
> that says something (sorry, I forgot what it was) that there is a problem
> with \\pavilion4\lexmark.  It said at one time about "cannot despool."  I
> tried changing the spool manager from local printer to remote and
> designating the spool directory, but nothing works.  Is it possible this
> particular printer just can't work with any setup other than a direct
> connection?
>
> Any input?
>
> Byron Wolter

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