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940C dials the internet

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by bv2

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OK-I connected a 940C via USB on a 2 computer peer-to-peer network running Win98SE. The printer is physically connected to Computer A. I installed the printer as a network printer on Computer B. Now, after boot, the first time the user prints on Computer B to the 940, it triggers the Dial-Up Connection. After you cancel the dial-up, the printer works flawlessly and never tries to dial-up again, as long as you don't reboot or power down the computer. However, on restart or cold boot, it does it again. Any ideas?

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by cnlson

more than likely ( i do not have this printer) the software that installed with the printer (hp toolbox or something simular) is going out the internet to check for updated drivers and software you will need to change the config to make it not checkfor updates. an easy way to see what prog is asking for internet is to install zonealarm on the computer and see what is requesting to connect to the internet

good luck!

by sfc_gijoe

Make sure in your Startup folder there isn't a link there to register your printer. Also run MSCONFIG to see what Win98 is loading when you boot.

by yorkie

It sounds like the Pc is broadcasting to find the address of the printer. When B wants to print, A dosn't initially translate the netbui name and hence fires a request to seek it on the network. I assume you are using modem sharing. Check your network protocols and your dial up properties to ensure that such name resolutions are checked locally.

by bv2

Checked protocols - everything seems to be fine. There is no modem sharing going on.

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