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"Paul A. Shippert" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 10 May 1999 05:44:52 -0400
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Greetings Brad, et al.--
----- Original Message -----
From: Bradley D. Boutwell <[log in to unmask]>

> I am new to the "home network" scene, so forgive me if
this is a "no
> brainer."  I have my PC and my wife's laptop networked.
We can share files
> and my internet connect (using Sygate) with no problem,
however, when she
> tries to use my printer (Epson Stylus 800), the print
queue comers up, but
> then she get a message saying that the printer is not
installed on MY
> system.  I have made sure that the printer is set up as a
shared printer on
> my box, and she can SEE my printer with no problem; She
just can't print.

Are you certain the message refers to your computer? This
may be obvious, but
did you install "your printer" (using the add printer
utility in Win9x) on your wife's
machine as a network printer with the correct share
name/print queue info.?

Just a thought . . .

Paul A. Shippert                         Library/Media
Specialist
              Margaret Brent Middle School
"It seems like those of us who stand up for what's right
just make bigger targets."

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