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Erik

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Jan 30, 2009, 10:13:01 PM1/30/09
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Hello all.

On a 98SE machine I am trying to access a network printer that is hooked up
to an XP machine. File and printer sharing is enabled, of course. Both PCs
are on the MSHOME network. I can see both machines from the other one, and
can access shared folders both ways.

I have installed the (additional) 98SE drivers on the host PC. No firewalls
are running. Yet when I go to the printer installation screen the printer
never shows up (although the PC name is visible).

It's been a while since I last used 98SE. Can someone point me in the right
direction, please?

Thanks,

Erik

Cari (MS-MVP)

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Jan 31, 2009, 9:23:21 PM1/31/09
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Because you on a 9x PC, ensure the printer name has no spaces in it and is
less than 12 letters/numbers.
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Erik

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Jan 31, 2009, 9:45:01 PM1/31/09
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Thanks Cari, that was the problem.

Cari (MS-MVP)

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Feb 2, 2009, 5:32:17 PM2/2/09
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Happy Printing!

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