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Unable to Find Windows XP Wireless Network Shared Printer

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by ecmlaurie

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I would greatly appreciate any guidance on how to locate my network printer on my wireless home network. My printer is shared from my desktop, other networked desktops can print to my printer but my laptop can not. The printer doesn't appear as part of my Windows Network. The software is installed on the laptop. PLEASE HELP!!!

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by technogeek-1995

If it is a driver, windows has the drivers and you should uninstall the programs you installed. I have an HP that I never have to install the CD drivers on our laptops.
I have had this problem, too. If you notice all shared network folders on other computers, take some time to show up. I believe it is the same way with installing printers. Leave your computer up for 2-3 hours and see if that works. It worked for me.
TROUBLESHOOT
make sure other computer is on and had a good connection to you router or what ever.

by technogeek-1995

Is your printer on. Here is a network managing program, networkmagic.com/download
Great program!!!
Add, edit, view devices and view network maps and MORE!!!

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