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Can't print from XP Pro to printer on Vista network

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#1: Jul 16 '08
I have two PCs running XP Pro, which are networked to a Vista Ultimate PC. The network works fine in both directions, but I am unable to print from the XP machines to my Canon Pixma MX700 printer, which is connected to the Vista PC via a local USB cable. Setting up the networking was problematic, but I finally got it working by setting up guest user accounts on all shared folders on the Vista PC. What do I need to do to network the printer?

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#2: Jul 16 '08

re: Can't print from XP Pro to printer on Vista network


Have you made the Printer a Shared Printer? It explains how to do so here. You can even watch a video to learn how to do it! :-D

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#3: Jul 17 '08

re: Can't print from XP Pro to printer on Vista network


Yes, the printer is shared already.
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#4: Jul 17 '08

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Originally Posted by mabell

Yes, the printer is shared already.

And (just guessing right now), do the guest accounts on the Vista PC have the right to access this printer?

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#5: Jul 17 '08

re: Can't print from XP Pro to printer on Vista network


Yes, guest priveleges are correct. When I try to print a test page from either of the networked XP computers, it says "Document failed to print: printer not responding," but it prints just fine on the Vista computer connected to the printer.
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