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Windows XP Printing Problem via Router
I have a small peer network based around a D-Link DI-824-VUP router that includes a print server with an HP Deskjet 930c attached on a parallel port.
Several Windows XP Pro computers use this printer without any problems. The setup involves adding a PRTmate port (installer provided by D-Link) to each connected PC or laptop and then adding the HP Deskjet 930c as a local printer directed to the PRTmate port instead of LPT or USB.
A new PC just installed fails at the Print Test Page stage evenually giving a failed to print error. It also will not print even a simple text file. The print job or printer is then difficult to delete without rebooting. I've also had the 'Spooler subsystem app has encountered a problem and needs to close' error, but not every time.
I've tried with Windows and NVidia firewalls both turned on. The user is a Computer Administrator, although for some reason I lost the Administrator logon when I created a this new user with administrator rights (not sure if this is normal or might be the problem?).
After hours of googling any ideas on resolution or debugging would be appreciated.
Martin