Adding A printer Mac Network, PC to be able to print

In the office I have my 2 mac computers connected to the extreme on the wirless airport, we are able to print as well, the printer being connected to the extreme, question.......we have to have a PC connected, again it is on the wirless network, how do we enable that to print as well?
Help appreciated

iFelix's "Printing from a Windows XP PC to a printer attached to an Airport Extreme Base Station or Airport Express"

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I HAVE A MAC NETWORK WITH A HP LASER-JET AND EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE. I ALSO HAVE A WINDOWS BASED MACHINE THAT I WOULD LIKE TO PRINT TO AS WELL. HOW CAN I ACCOMPLISH THIS?

I HAVE A MAC NETWORK WITH A HP1200 LASER-JET AND EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE. THE PRINTER IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY WITH ONE OF MY MAC-MINI"S. I NOW HAVE A WINDOWS BASED PC AND WOULD LIKE TO PRINT TO IT AS WELL.. HOW CAN I DO THIS?

Make sure that you Printer Sharing enabled on the Mac Mini. System Preferences > Sharing > Printer Sharing
Do the same on the PC
On the PC, try downloading and installing Bonjour Print Services for Windows v2.0.2
Run the application on the PC to see if it will discover your printer and install the printer.

Error 9672 when adding USB printer with bonjour

I cannot get the printer to be added. Everytime it says an error occured #9672.
I have done all the suggested options to get the printer to add. It is recognized in the add list, and does everything up to adding it to the network, but the error pops up.
I have updated airport extreme to the newest version.
macbook pro Mac OS X (10.4.9)

What is the printer make & model that you are connecting to the USB port of the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn)?
You may want to double-check this iFelix site to see if it's compatible with the AEBSn.

I recently upgraded my iMac to 10.9.2 Nothing but problems since. Cannot connect reliably to a mixed pc/mac network at work, hangs at start up, hangs at shut down. Please help!

Can anyone offer suggestions as to why since upgrading to Mavericks 10.9.2 I can no longer access a mixed pc/mac network? Previous to the upgrade, I did not have any problems. Other macs within my office can still access it, so I know it is not a network based issue. It exists in my machine only, and the other matching machine that exists in the office did NOT do the upgrade and has no problems. (Bummer for me)
I have:
Reset the PRAM
Reset the SMC
Turned off the network Wifi and rebooted, then turned it on again, still ridicously slow when I try and connect to shared pc server. I can connect to other macs though.
Seems to alternate between a normal start up time, and a ridicously slow start up time with no apparent connecting reason as to why
I have a shared HP Laser printer on the network that is working with other computers accessing it, perhaps this is the conflict? It is in Wifi mode, but the software is loaded on my computer. However, prior to the upgrade, I had no problems.
My mail crashed shortly after installing 10.9.2, but I did finally get that up and running, but sometimes it loads and tells me that there is "No Mailbox Selected" in the initial opening Mail window. This is new, it never used to do that. I can select "Inbox" and see my mail, but I never used to need this step.
When I try and access the shared network that has always worked previously, it now will not load the shared docs and folders, just sits there, and hangs. Sometimes it will load the folders after about 5 minutes, but will not allow me to open them.
I do not run any virus protection software.
Any ideas? I would be infinitely grateful for suggestions.

Your download or install of the update may have been corrupt. Visit the Mac App Store and re-download the update or visit http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1726 and download the 10.9.2 update combo and re-install.
If that fails to solve the problem please post back and post a EtreCheck Report which you can locate at:
http://www.etresoft.com/etrecheck

I tried, but ... Mac Network & Win-7 PC

OK, I start with "I Know..." look thru old posts to find answers.......
Just Spent last 4 Hours doing that. I understand how frustrating it can be to keep answering the same questions (Really Do) but a Great Fix for that would be finding Some Way to make it possible for us to FIND those old posts we are supposed to look for. I have read countless "Close, but not quite" discussions. I give up.
I'm assuming after entering all my machines in the database you can see those at the bottom of the post?? (I have seen others posts that had these details) to save space, I wont repete all that here other than to say I have MANY Apple Products (Phone, Pad, TV, Laptop, Mini...) and they all work & play with each other with fluid ease...... then there is the ONE... PC Laptop. Running Win-7.
NOTE: ALL of this is INSIDE My Home Network (Apple Time Machine Wireless) so no Internet stuff should be necessary.
I'm sure it is asking way too much, but I sure would like to be able to use the PC like any of my other mac's. I have managed to share a drive (External HDD) from the Mac Mini (Lion) and by "Mapping a Network Drive" on the PC it ...sometimes connects on it's own, when it doesn't it's simple enough to log back in and get it back but ....
As an example, with my Mac Book Pro. I can SEE all the other devices, Log into them, Share print & data and "Screen Share" to remotely administer (eg. the Mini from the Laptop)........... What I'm looking for is those same abilities on the PC.
("Why don't you just buy another Mac Laptop?" - Send me a check for a Couple of Grand, and I will. Other than that, I have to work with what I have. The only "Extra" Computer I have is the PC) Just trying to make some lemonaid out of this lemon. OK?
Frankly the only posts I found even close seemed to be about making a lone Mac work on an existing PC Workgroup Network. This is the Flip Side, One Lone PC is a world of Mac's. I have to admit my PC skills are rusty. I was a PC Guy that got "Converted" used to know Lots of the in's & out's of the PC's, but that was about 4 Operating Systems Ago (2000 & XP-Pro) I find I now feel like a Newbie again plodding along in the new MS OS again.
Being able to see the other machines would be a plus, connecting to all the drives & my NAS would be Great, but the Screen Sharing would be my Top Wish (If it's even possible) My various Mac's often do work that is LONG Running (sa Rendering Long Video Files, etc.) that can run on their own for long periods and Occasionally Need just a Nudge from me to get started again. This is why the Screen Share is a Big Deal for me. Do some work, Check in on #1, start it's next process, log out, check on #2, move some files and begin a new Process, log out, check on #3, then go back to work.... and I'm Not Always at my desk, so being able to quickly Pop in & out of each machine is a BIG PLUS for me.
I tried some Remote Desktop Software a while back when I was trying to connect my iPad to my Home Mac Network from Outside my home and discovered I knew Less than Squat about that. Tried & Failed to get software to work even after several emails with the developer of the APP. I couldn't even understand what he was talking about (and I have a CS Degree ??... OK an Old One on Main Frames, not PC's but I'm no Dummy and he was talking WAY over my head) So I pretty much gave up on that option.
If you have the answers? Appreciate the Info,
Even if all you have is links to other posts that have what I'm looking for? Great Too
Thanks
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Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 n above) - START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

When will there be fix for AirPrint in Yosemite? I cannot use my HP printer. I have uninstalled/resinstalled everything you can think of. I have deleted and added my printer more time than I can count. I have checked for updates. Nothing has worked.

When will there be fix for AirPrint? Since upgrading to Yosemite I cannot print from my MacBook Air which I use mostly. (I can print from the my old 2005 G5 desktop and iPad2 just fine on the same network.) I could print just fine when I had Mavericks. I have tried EVERYTHING under the sun: resetting print system, deleting and adding the printer, checking for updates, uninstalling and reinstalling printer software and folders, turning off modem, router etc. NOTHING works.
The laptop shows that it is printing but nothing happens. Then it says it cannot locate the printer or there is a broken pipe. But it does tell me that I have a low level in one of the ink cartridges (which is true.)
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timestamp: 12:42:32.557 Wednesday 12 November 2014
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code: line 834 of /SourceCache/ViewBridge/ViewBridge-99/NSViewServiceMarshal.m in -[NSViewServiceMarshal invalidateWindowRights]
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11/12/14 12:42:39.712 PM sandboxd[246]: ([3295]) Pages(3295) deny file-read-data /Users/Mom/Downloads/12%20angry%20men.docx
11/12/14 12:42:39.000 PM kernel[0]: Sandbox: Pages(3295) deny file-read-data /Users/Mom/Downloads/Quiz%20#2.docx
11/12/14 12:42:39.748 PM sandboxd[246]: ([3295]) Pages(3295) deny file-read-data /Users/Mom/Downloads/12%20angry%20men.docx
11/12/14 12:42:39.850 PM sandboxd[246]: ([3295]) Pages(3295) deny file-read-data /Users/Mom/Downloads/12%20angry%20men.docx
11/12/14 12:42:39.874 PM sandboxd[246]: ([3295]) Pages(3295) deny file-read-data /Users/Mom/Downloads/Quiz%20#2.docx
11/12/14 12:42:39.945 PM sandboxd[246]: ([3295]) Pages(3295) deny file-read-data /Users/Mom/Downloads/Quiz%20#2.docx
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11/12/14 12:42:48.968 PM WindowServer[132]: WSGetSurfaceInWindow : Invalid surface 702894100 for window 1378
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I'm computer savy, but little networks experience and just can't get this working correctly. If we had more time to dedicate to this and with help from this forum, I'm sure we could get it up and running. The goal is to get a simple network going that will allow us to access files, etc in the field and at our home offices with the ability to grow as our business expands.
At this time I'd really like to have someone just handle the setup of the network so we can get functionality asap. I've done some searches and looked for a network professional in our area with experience in Mac networking within a business environment, but haven't had much luck.
If anyone point me in a direction of someone that can help get this going I'd be forever greatful:)
Location: Southern California (Rancho Cucamonga)

I'm not a rocket scientist but I do have a working mail server and website using a mini mac and os x server (Mavericks).
It all begins with your DNS and I recommend you do use a mac mini with OS X Server as it's designed for that very purpose. You absolutely must get your DNS situation working first. There's a guy in this forum named Mr. Hoffman who is particularly useful (there are others) in this area. He has a website with lots of helpful advice and, in particular, this: http://labs.hoffmanlabs.com/node/1436.
However, before you embark on that journey, this is what you'll basically need to do:
You're going to need a public (external/public facing) DNS and a private (internal) DNS. Your private DNS (served by your os x server) needs to live behind some kind of hardware firewall/router to prevent the great unwashed and curious from venturing into places they probably shouldn't be venturing. It's port(s) should never be exposed to the outside world.
Get a static IP from your ISP and register a domain name.
Let your domain registrar provide the external DNS.
You'll want to set up an internal DNS using OS X Server in the 10.0.0.0/16 subnet (it doesn't seem to let you use 10.0.0.0/8 and it really hates 192.168.0.0/24).
The server itself will need to be "self-aware" by setting it's System Preferences > Network Preferences > DNS Server to 127.0.0.1.
Of course, once you get the DNS working you'll want to turn on File Sharing and then (and only then) Open Directory. THen you can begin adding other services such as web, mail, vpn, etc...
I'm sure there is lots more that I've missed but this should do for now. Good luck.

Dell connection to a Mac network....NOT WORKING!

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It's difficult to troubleshoot this kind of problem because there could be a number of different issues. Is the Dell able to connect to the internet if all of the macs are disconnected? What kind of router are you using? Have you tried configuring the router? If not, go onto the internet and read the through the FAQ section for your router. Perhaps you could run a program on the Dell to get it to work..
You need to be very methodical in how you attack this problem. Try the dell connected directly to the modem. Does it work? If not, there might be a problem with your ethernet cable. If it does, then try connecting the dell only to the router. Does it work? If not, then you need to follow the steps from your router and configure the router and computer so that it will work. Once that works, add the macs. Do they work? etc.
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I have a GCC Elite XL 20/600 connected by ethernet to a hub which is connected to my Airport Extreme. This setup was working fine with OSX10.4.11 using AppleTalk, Local Zone with a PPD proviced by GCC.
Now that AppleTalk is gone, I'm supposed to set it up as an LPD Generic Postscript printer using an address 10.10.1.100
I tried that and it says the address is valid. I go to print and it can't connect, just sits there saying it's trying to connect.
I tried looking for all my network addresses, and have tried probably 20 or so addresses, based on using the first three numbers of an existing address and changing the last one. Nothing works.
Any ideas?
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Also, it doesn't just hang there, it eventually says:
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To clarify the setup:
Printer plugged into ethernet on back of Airport. Airport connected to internet by ethernet. Another printer connected to Airport via USB Bonjour.
The Bonjour printer works fine. Internet works fine. It's just this ethernet printer that is not recognized.
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Help needed turning LC II into Mac network server

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Comments welcome.
Jim

Jim-
You have asked seven questions at once.
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I can not add my HP Color LaserJet 2600n as a bonjour printer to my Airport extreme
It gives me error -9672 when I try to make it my default printer
It was working find on OS 10.4

Fuga
Oh, a belated welcome to Apple Discussions!!
iFelix kindly provided me with these links:
HP Deskjet 5000 Series and Photosmart 1000 Printers - 'Error - 9672' Message Displays in Mac OS X when trying to add printer in Printer Setup Utility
HP Photosmart C3100 and C4100 Series All-in-Ones - Mac OS: 'Error:-9672' Displays on the Computer When Adding a Printer Using the Printer Setup Utility while Connected to an Apple Airport Base Station by USB.
Hope you can resolve your problem with the aid of these.

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So how do I add the correct print driver? It must be on my hard drive, since I can USB print, but I can't reveal its presence to Rendezvous.
As an added note, I thought Rendezvous was supposed to make it EASY. If you have to add the print driver manually, I'm not sure how that helps using Rendezvous.
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Repair permissions (Disk Utility) after any HP driver install. Then restart the computer and try Adding the printer.
For troubleshooting, try using the HP Photosmart P1100 Gimp-Print driver included in OS X. If you don't see that either, you may need to update your laptops with Gutenprint, the new name for Gimp-Print drivers:
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3
As far as we can tell, no Apple employee reads these user-to-user discussions (except the admins).

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Applications.. I would like to know if there is any special setup required
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I hope I have made myself clear.
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Raj..

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Effects:
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Fear of government intrusions
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Use an alternative cloud service (Google, etc.) for unsupported devices
Set up your own server in the home network
OSX Server
ownCloud
open source CalDAV and CardDAV servers
Revert to OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion (Warning: iTunes 12 will come eventually and may not support sync services anymore)
Use iTunes in Windows
Pen and Paper
give up and use iCloud
Deal with it

Waking My Mac Network

I know I am missing something very simple, but I can't seem to find the answer. I have added a MacPro (Sweet!) to my Mac network. In moving "stuff" around between the units and some data from Windows boxes (forgive me!) I can't seem to find a way of "waking" the Macs short of changing all the Energy Saver settings to "never." It defeats the purpose of a network if you have to physically go to the computer and wake it inorder to use the resources. Any help on this simple one?
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Ned - I tried Wake and had limited success. What I did have was a total melt down of my wired network after trying it. I ininstalled the program and spent about an hour trying to figure out what had happened -- wireless was fine for the internet for the Macs and wired worked for the windows boxes. Apparently there was a little code left behind "localized.rsrc" which I took to be Wake related. I couldn't empty the trash because "localized... was in use." I finally was able to force emptying the trash and the wired network immediately returned. Very Strange! Another odd thing while trying to dope out the problem was the fact I was able to ping the other Macs with the wireless card turned off in each -- but the internet and actually attaching to the other Macs was a no go -- until I got rid of Wake. Oh well, just another learning experience -- but thanks for the idea

Adding A printer Mac Network, PC to be able to print

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