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Can not add a printer

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by lino767

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When I do add network printer, I see no printers on a "browse printer"box. I used to go through the wizard and add network printes but not any more. Can any body tell me why I do not see my printers when I go through the add printer wizard?...FYI: Ican add printers using IP address.

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by philldmc

Well there are two ways to set up a printer to be shared on a network.

First is the printer is connected directly to a local system, via parelle port. If so, you need to make sure that under properities of the printer, it is shared. Right clickon the printer and make sure it is shared. If you do not see the sharing option that means you have not installed "file and Print sharing" under your network settings.

Second method is that the printer has a direct jet card that allows it to plugdirectly into a network jack. If this is the case you will need to install the JetDirect software on the server, or other local systme and repeat the above process to share that printer. If you have any other questions just email me.

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by shanghai sam

I've experienced the same problem and the way I get around it is to reset the user's password on the domain - your password in this case. (The password is reset in Active user directory.) This normally resolves the problem and gives you access to the print server when trying add the network printer.

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