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DukeDiablo · 10-10-2002, 09:09 AM

Dear Forum-

I know this question has been asked/answered (I've already searched the forum for my answer); however, I still cannot resolve my current problem:

I have set up a two computer home network. Two Win98SE Machines, both have NIC's, both are connected to a Belkin 5 Port Network Switch, which is then connected to my cable modem. I know that this setup isn't safe for file sharing; however, I only want to share the Canon S400 USB printer I have connected to one system. Therefore, I have disabled file sharing, and enabled printer sharing only.

I know the network, works, because if I enable file sharing, I can see the two machines on either system, but I cannot see the printer.

Now that I have disabled file sharing, I can only "see" the computer I am using (when in the network neighborhood); and not the other computer on the network. I assume this is the case because there are no files to share, but I still would expect the printer to show up on the other system.

I've tried adding the "network" printer using the Add Printer Wizard and I've also tried to fine the printer through the "Network Neighborhood." Still no luck.

If anyone has an idea what might be going on, I would greatly appreciate your input.

Also, I haven't installed the appropriate printer drivers on the non-printer system, but I figured I should be able to "see" the networked printer first, before I install any drivers for it.

Thanks again and have a great weekend.

10-10-2002, 09:09 AM	#1
DukeDiablo Member (8 bit) Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Christiansburg, Virginia Posts: 246	Printer Sharing - Home Network Dear Forum- I know this question has been asked/answered (I've already searched the forum for my answer); however, I still cannot resolve my current problem: I have set up a two computer home network. Two Win98SE Machines, both have NIC's, both are connected to a Belkin 5 Port Network Switch, which is then connected to my cable modem. I know that this setup isn't safe for file sharing; however, I only want to share the Canon S400 USB printer I have connected to one system. Therefore, I have disabled file sharing, and enabled printer sharing only. I know the network, works, because if I enable file sharing, I can see the two machines on either system, but I cannot see the printer. Now that I have disabled file sharing, I can only "see" the computer I am using (when in the network neighborhood); and not the other computer on the network. I assume this is the case because there are no files to share, but I still would expect the printer to show up on the other system. I've tried adding the "network" printer using the Add Printer Wizard and I've also tried to fine the printer through the "Network Neighborhood." Still no luck. If anyone has an idea what might be going on, I would greatly appreciate your input. Also, I haven't installed the appropriate printer drivers on the non-printer system, but I figured I should be able to "see" the networked printer first, before I install any drivers for it. Thanks again and have a great weekend.