Connecting Windows PC For Printing

Hi. I just received the 2.66GHz iMac and I have a Canon all-in-one printer hooked up to it. I currently have a wireless router in use in which 4 computers (2 hardwired including the iMac and 2 wireless) are connected. I was wondering if I can use the iMac to act as a print server in which I can get my Windows XP PC to print wirelessly through the iMac. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Checkout iFelix's "Printing to a printer on a Mac running 10.4.x from a Windows XP PC".

Similar Messages

Authenticating to Windows Domain for Printing

From my PowerBook, I'm trying to print to a printer in a Windows domain. I know how to connect and stuff, that is not the issue.
The issue is, when I first connected, it prompted me for my domain, domain ID & password. I entered the info and put a check mark in save password to keychain. But my fingers were too fast for my brain. I realized that I had made a typo but had pressed Enter already. And so, I can't print to that printer because it always denies my login.
I can't find where to edit my login info. I looked in the Keychain Access app but could not find the entry in there. Do you know how I can get the login box back to fix my login info?
Ron

I'm not sure what exactly fixed the problem.
Last night, I disconnected the printer from my pc and connected it to an external print server box that I borrowed. I was able to connect and print from my PowerBook.
I then reconnected the printer back to the pc (LPT1) and re-shared it. This time, in reconnecting the PowerBook to the printer, the login dialogue box reappeared and so my problem is fixed.
I would guess that the deletion of the initial share and re-sharing the printer forced the login box to come back. However, I'm not 100% percent sure.
Ron

Firefox connects to retrieve update but doesn't (connection window on for hours). However, "About Firefox" claims it's up to date although it's missing several updates.

I have Firefox set up to update automatically. The update window will occasionally pop open and remain in "connecting" mode for as long as the computer is on. Although this seemed odd, the process happens in the background so I'd assumed the updates were proceeding on schedule. Most importantly, the window "About Firefox", which I check to make sure the update occurred, does indeed indicate that Firefox is up to date. Today I visited the Mozilla site and realized I'm still using Firefox 5.01 when the current version seems to be 7. No idea about the status of plugins or any ancillary software.

hello, when this is happening after you've already updated firefox with your admin account, try to delete the ''updates'' folder and ''active-update.xml & updates.xml'' within the %localappdata% folder of your restricted account like it is described in http://kb.mozillazine.org/Software_Update#Software_Update_not_working_properly

Popup for printing

Hi all ,
i have a PO when i click print i get a popup window asking for printer name printer settings or properties n all .
and when we press ok button on this screen
PO goes to get printed in the printer .
i want to know how this function module comes .
like i want to supreess that popup window for printing .
plz help
thwnx in advance

Hi,
* create an internal table OPTIONS
DATA : options LIKE itcpo OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE .
* give default values to the pop up screen
OPTIONS-TDDEST     = 'ZP20'.
OPTIONS-TDCOPIES   = 1 .
OPTIONS-TDDATASET = 'LIST1' .
OPTIONS-TDIMMED    = 'X' .
OPTIONS-TDDELETE   = 'X' .
OPTIONS-TDPROGRAM = SY-REPID.
OPTIONS-TDPREVIEW = ' ' .
* call open_form and pass options table
CALL FUNCTION 'OPEN_FORM'
       EXPORTING
            application        = 'TX'
*         ARCHIVE_INDEX      = ' '
*         ARCHIVE_PARAMS     = ' '
            device             = 'PRINTER'
            dialog             = wopt
            form               = 'Z_BUILDTAG'
            language           = sy-langu
            options            = options
*    IMPORTING
*         LANGUAGE           =
*         NEW_ARCHIVE_PARAMS =
*         RESULT             =
       EXCEPTIONS
            canceled           = 1
            device             = 2
            form               = 3
            options            = 4
            unclosed           = 5
            OTHERS             = 6.
This is an example code. Form name should be your PO form name.
And instead of ZP20 give the printer name(SAP).
regards,
pankaj
Edited by: Pankaj Singh on Mar 27, 2008 2:54 PM

How to connect to Linksys Wireless Print Server (WPS54GU2) from WIndows 7

I tried the Print Server Utility that was loaded from the WPS54GU2 user install disk. Ended up with an AddPort error.
Went ahead and created local printer for printer I was trying to get to (Epson Color Stylus 400). Did a "Printer Properties" on the printer after it is was created and clicked on the "Port" tab. Clicked on the "Add Port" button and selected "Standard TCP/IP Port" from list. Clicked on "New Port" . Wizard came up and clicked "Next" on this screen. I typed in the IP address of my Print Server (with no Port Name) and let it search for a while and it eventually failed. A screen came up requesting "additional port information" so I clicked on the "Custom" button and then clicked on the"Settings" button. Here I typed in the correct port name (which in my case was like LKxxxxxx where the x's are numerics). The IP address is already filed in. I checked the LPR button and made up a Queue Name and typed it into the Queue Name text box.
After clicking OK I tried printing to the printer and everything seemed to work correctly.
Message Edited by bionic_surfer on 11-14-2009 10:21 AM
Message Edited by bionic_surfer on 11-14-2009 10:21 AM

Corleone
I have the same issue as I have a new Windows 7 machine that is hardwired to my Linksys WPS54G. This is my main office PC and I have other computers throughout the house that are connected wirelessly to the WPS54G. I've tried to create a new port for printing based on the posts from other users but it still won't work. I've run the Linksys configuration and my PC sees the printer server. Am I missing a step?
Here is what I've done
Go to ports
Add new port
Standard TCP/IP Port
Click new port (Wizard comes up)
Enter printer name and IP address ( I enter my IP address for the Print Server 192.168.1.x)- Port name is same as IP Address (does this matter?)
Go to custom settings and set for LPR with Queue name of LP1 (or should it be L1?)
LPR Byte count box checked
Click next and finish
Do I need to restart my computer?
What am I missing
Thank you

Windows 7 64 bit machine with printer installed locally takes 2-3 minutes for printing most of the time and fails to print some time.

Our customer have 3-4 windows machines in local area network (No Domain Login) with different OS versions and platform architecture (32 / 64 bit)
I have no idea about the configuration of machine to which printer is hooked up but it is running Windows for sure.
This machine is accessible from any other machine in LAN. They have another machine running Windows 7 64 bit OS on which they have installed the printer connected to earlier machine using local printer driver installation
with local TCP/IP port being selected during installation. Installation goes well, printer gets installed successfully and shows ready state. but when we try to print anything on it takes 2-3 minutes to complete print job. They have tried
this on printers with couple of different model and make but the result is same delayed printing. They have also tried to install different printer drivers like HP printer model specific driver and HP universal driver too , but the result is
the same in all cases. earlier when they were using 32 bit XP machine with printer installed same way that they installed now for win 7 64 , there was no issue seen with regards delayed printing. is this a issue with windows 7 64
bit printing system ? or it has to do something with mixed and matched (32/64 bit )printer drivers running on different machines on LAN ?
I will try to get more information with regards to the machine to which printer is connected.In the mean please revert back to me if any one had face similar issue and able to resolve it successfully.
Thanks in Advance.

Hi,
Have you tried ping ip address of printer? and check if there exists any data lost in network connection. If your network connection is crowded, it can cause delay for printer.
Also, please attempt to disable all security software temporarily, such as antivirus, firewalls,etc and
clear all printer cache.
Locate to task manager, check the state of spoolsv.exe, including cpu and memory. If it has high cpu or memory usage, it may be caused by malware. Thus, you'd better to make a full scan with the latest anti-virus.
Karen Hu
TechNet Community Support

I want to connect to a network printer hp cp1518ni with different versions of windows (win7& winxp)

I want to connect to a network printer hp cp1518ni with different versions of windows (win7 & winxp) . My pc with win 7 work ok but the pc with win xp not "see" the printer on the network. What is the additional driver should I install?
thanks
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Hi @OHIMATAS,
I see by your post that you are unable to network the printer to the Windows XP computer, but the Windows 7 computer is connected. I can help you with this.
Make sure the Windows XP computer is connected to the correct network name, not a Guest network either.
Print a configuration page to get the printer's IP address.
Printing a Configuration Page.
Try and access the printer's Embedded Web Server on the Windows XP computer.
Type the IP address into your web browser's address bar. (Internet Explorer)
Did it load the webpage?
If you can't access the printer's EWS, then check the IP address on the computer to see if the first 3 sets of numbers match the printer's IP. They have to match to be on the same network.
Go to start, type run in the search box, type in cmd, then type ipconfig.
Check the IPV4 address.
Now check the IPV4 address for the printer.
Do the first 3 sets of numbers match?
Try and ping the printer.
In the same window, type ping printers IP address (space between ping and IP address)
What are the results?
Run the add printer wizard through printers and faxes, if you were able to access the printer's EWS.
Please provide in detail the results if you are still having issues.
Have a nice day!
Thank You.
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
Gemini02
I work on behalf of HP

Printer keeps dropping wireless connection after working for a while

My computer stops being able to communicate with the printer wirelessly even thought the printer says it is connected to the network and both the printer and computer are on the same network. What happens is I connect the printer to the network and print something from my computer. Then, after a short while, half an hour maybe, when the printer shows it is connected to the network, I try to print but my computer can't find the printer. The message say the printer cannot be found. If I go to the printer, and reconnect with the wireless connection wizard I can print. But after a short time, I won't be able to print again and have to do the wireless connection wizard again. Wireless direct is off. Don't know if that matters.

These settings are for setting up your wireless printer to stay connected to your router, keep wireless devices better connected and makes your router secure and hack proof.
Set a static IP in the printer (click here) outside the DHCP range of the router (check your manual). This is for Linksys routers but can be used for all routers. Verify your DHCP range and change this first if needed. More Wireless Printing help is here (Windows solution 4, static IP).
Verify in the printer that 'Auto Off/Sleep' is disabled. Use the Embedded Web Server (EWS) by going to the printers IP address in your browsers address bar, click Settings Tab/Auto Off. Or use the Printer Assistant, Printer Home Page (EWS). Also check your Printers Properties.
If the printer supports and has IPv6 enabled, turn off IPv6 in the printer.
If needed and you assigned a static IP address, try using 8.8.8.8 for the Preferred DNS server and 8.8.4.4 at the Alternate DNS server.
In the router: (Refer to your router manual for information)
Use a fixed wireless channel like 1, 6 or 11, never 'auto', try channel 1 first then the rest.
Set router to 20Mhz only, or 145Mbps depending on router.
Always use WPA2-AES (Personal) encryption, but you can try ‘mixed’ mode.
Disable WPS and never use it and disable UPnP for the routers security. Nobody can hack your system now and helps with wireless connectivity (if you want to know why, search the web).
If you have a dual band router (2.4Ghz and 5.0Ghz bands), make sure the SSID’s are NOT the same, they must be different for all bands, even for any Guest networks.
SSID broadcast must be enabled.
Save all settings. Power off both, wait 2 mins. Power on router wait 2 mins.
Power on printer and verify it reconnects to router.
Windows 7/8/8.1 Is Network Discovery on or off?
Control Panel/Network and Internet/Network and Sharing Center/Advanced sharing settings.
Under Home or Work (current profile) / Network Discovery.
Select "Turn on network discovery" and save changes.
Say thanks by clicking the Kudos Thumbs Up to the right in the post.
If my post resolved your problem, please mark it as an Accepted Solution ...
I worked for HP but now I'm retired!

Why is Paper Saving option not available in Windows 7 for network printer HP OfficeJet J5750

I have an HP OfficeJet J5750 printer connected to my desktop running Windows XP via a USB port. I just purchased a new laptop running Windows 7 that is connected to the network through a wireless connection. When I print from my laptop I am unable to change the printer's preferences to be able to print multiple pages on one sheet, as in the paper saving option. Why is this? How can I access this option?

Hi,
Those are not programming mistakes, but those are limitations of the product, please check the printer specifications below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02858465&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
As you may find under Paper-handling specifications > Paper tray capacities, Tray 2 only support Plain Paper.
Maximum DPI is only only supported on Photo Paper, therefore those limitations are applicable.. these limitations are also listed on the Printing Specifications section above, Maximum DPI is listed as 4800 by 1200 dpi:
Color print resolution: HP enhanced photo quality with Vivera inks (up to 4800 by 1200 dpi Optimized on HP Premium Plus photo papers with 1200 x 1200 input dpi)
As well that can be find listed within the Print photos on photo paper or the Print borderless documents sections, you may simply search for Maximum DPI within the user guide as a reference:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03026243.pdf
Those are not an issues with the printer but those expected limitations fully meet the product specification.
Shlomi
Say thanks by clicking the Kudos thumb up in the post.
If my post resolve your problem please mark it as an Accepted Solution

Connecting a Network HP Printer in Windows 7

I've got an HP Deskjet 3050 attached to an XP Home SP3 desktop on my wireless lan. All the computers on the network can see the computer and its printer, as can Windows 7 in limited ways. If I use Windows 7 to view the network, and click on the computer name, it shows the printer. If I right-click the printer and choose "connect," Windows says it cannot find the driver on the network. So I downloaded the HP 3050 driver and installed it, but I still get the cannot-find-driver message. If instead I open win 7 "Printers and devices" and try to use the Add A Printer wizard, the wisard is unable to find the printer on the network. If I use the installed HP software to try to connect to a printer, it expects the printer itself to be on the lan and demands the IP number which doesn't exist since the printer is connected to a computer. Win 7 network view I can't see ip address of the computers. Any assistance gratefully accepted.

Hey David,
I see you have a Deskjet 3050 and trying to USB share the printer over your network from WinXP Home to Windows 7. I would make sure that the printer is setup correctly for Sharing on the XP computer.
Open the Printers and Faxes folder
Right click on the installed Deskjet 3050
Select the Printer Properties option and a new window will open
Select the Sharing tab
Check to make sure that sharing is activated
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb457001.aspx
If so, then try restarting the XP computer, Win7 computer, and router. Once everything is back up, then try performing the Windows: Add a Printer feature on the Windows 7 computer. The HP software package will not find the shared printer and will have to use the Windows In-OS features.
Jason
-------------How do I give Kudos? | How do I mark a post as Solved? --------------------------------------------------------
I am not an HP employee.

Print to Go stopped working after install of KB2992611 on Windows 7 for x64 system

A large number of critical and importatnt Microsoft security related updates showed up on 11Nov2014 that were installed. Subsequently several failures happened after the restart (i.e. IE would freeze when started, Print to Go
stopped working - indicated that there was no connection to the Internet, the PrintToGoLog.txt had much more detail).
Other BB playbook users reported similiar problem after one of the updates KB2992611 was applied,
After KB2992611 (Security Update for Windows 7 for x64 system) was uninstalled, Print To Go functioned properly. Unfortunately, I.E still failing. Firefox is OK.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi,
I recently updated by Q10 to the latest Rogers 10.3.1 software release, and was going through my apps to verify they were all still functional. I found that Print-to-Go was not working. As I do not frequently use the app, I do not know if the recent device software update is the cause.
After a bunch of searching around the web, I came across two possible issues:
1) SSL 2.0 setting within the Internet Options settings on my PC
2) Windows Update kb2992611
My PC is running Windows 7 64-bit Pro, with latest Print-to-Go driver and BB Link installed. The problem I encountered is that when printing from the PC the pop-up window would fail to load the page that allows you to sign in to Blackberry ID and verify the link to your device. The https://ptg.blackberry.com page would return a server error.
Enabling SSL 2.0 within the Internet Options on my PC appeared to fix this problem, as I was able to access the BBID login page. However printing documents would still fail.
I then uninstalled Windows Update kb2992611. This fixed the problem. Print-to-Go functioned as expected, and documents would appear on my device.
I then disable SSL 2.0 within the Internet Options on my PC, and there was no effect. Print-to-Go still functioned.
I then reinstalled Windows Update kb2992611 and Print-to-Go appeared to work (ie you could sign-in with BBid), but printing of documents would fail and give an error message. Uninstalling the Windows Update again fixed the problem and PTG would work fine.
So, it appears there is a conflict between Print-to-Go and Windows Update kb2992611.
Will Blackberry be updating their desktop PTG driver so that it is compatible with this Windows Update?
The Windows Update addresses a security issue, so I'm not comfortable leaving my PC with this update not installed.

Unable to print to Windows Queue for HP p1606

So we have a windows 2003 server which has a printer queue for a HP p1606n.
We can print direct DNS to the printer however not to the print queue. The print queue and windows machines attached to the queue can print fine.
The jobs get to the queue and then disappear into the ether.
What we've tried:
Generic PS and PCL driver on the queue and printing computer
Model Specific driver on both.
Varying the model specific driver and the generics on each.
trying the foo2 driver specific for the 1606.
All do the same thing which is show the authentication window for the job and then we see it in the local machine queue and the nothing at the printer.
We are stumped at this point.
Any help appreciated.

Hi @moports,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that you are unable to print with your HP Photosmart 5520, on Windows 7 using a wireless connection. I am happy to help with your printing!
Please see the following guides:
'Printer is offline' Message Displays on the Computer and the Printer Does Not Print: Windows 7.
Printer Does Not Maintain Wireless Connection.
Also I would recommend the HP Wireless printing center, website. You want to make sure the router is broadcasting at 2.4 ghz not 5 ghz.
This post, Incoming and Outgoing Printer Ports, by @VisionAiry. Will tell you which ports need to be open not closed on the router.
Hope this information helps, and have a great day!
RnRMusicMan
I work on behalf of HP
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" to say “Thanks” for helping!

How to share an usb-connected Windows Vista Printer with a Mac Mini

Hi,
I own a laptop Sony with Windows Vista (64) which has a printer connected via USB. I recently purchased a MAC MINI (middle model) and wanted to use my laptops printer for printing from my Mac mini. is this possible? thanks. Mx

Hey there Max,
If you can’t find the printer in the network browser, it may be easier to add the printer manually using the URL field, as shown in the article below.
Mac OS X: How to manually add a Windows shared printer - Apple Support
Ciao,
-Jason

Laptop and printer connection for printing

I have had this printer connected to my laptop for over a year now and have never had any proble,s printing until now. My printer and laptop are connected to my wifi and my printer app says that my printer is online and I've downloaded the software needed for the printer on my laptop, but when I try to print something it tells me to check my printers internet connection over and over with everything I try to do. When I disconnect and reconnect my printer to the internet it says the connection is Excelent so I try tp print agian and it still says that the printer is offline when it's not, isn't connected to my wifi when it is, and other things like that. Can anyone help me fix this problem so I can print again? I've tried everything I can for hours and I've gotten no where. I've also reconnected the wifi to my laptop aswell and reset my router but I still have the same problem and I don't know what to do to fix it. Please help me!!

Hi , Welcome to the HP Forums! I noticed that you cannot print with your HP Envy 4500, on Windows 8.1 using a wireless connection. I am happy to look into this printing issue for you! A question for you, are you able to print a test page? Video: Printing a Test Page. In the meantime, please try the steps within the following guides: 'Offline' Printer Status Message Displays (Windows 8).Printer Does Not Maintain Wireless Connection. Tips for troubleshooting wireless connection issues
The following tips can help you troubleshoot and avoid wireless connectivity issues. You can try these tips separately or in combination to get a successful wireless signal. Move the printer and the computer closer to the router, but no closer than 6 ft (1.8 m). Wireless signals can be weaker at greater distances between the printer and the router.If you are experiencing an intermittent wireless connection, try restarting your router. Consult your router manufacturer, Internet service provider, or network administrator for instructions on how to restart the router.Remove any metal objects between the printer, the computer, and the router. Objects such as refrigerators, microwaves, or metal bookcases can interfere with wireless transmission.Move any device that emits radio signals, such as microwaves and cordless telephones, farther away from the printer. Such devices can interfere with wireless signals. You will also want to make sure that your router is only broadcasting at 2.4 ghz and not switching between 5 ghz. Hope these guides, and information is helpful! “Please click the Thumbs up icon below to thank me for responding.”

Is it possible to be connected with a 3G modem for internet access and a WiFi router for printer sharing at the same time?

For our only internet access we have a 3G wireless modem. I have since purchased a WiFi printer and router to connect all the comptuters to in the house. The PCs have no problem with using both the 3G connection and the WiFi signal at the same time to print, however, the MacBook Pro will not connect to the 3G network and the router, it will drop the internet access from the modem and attempt to connect via WiFi (which has no internet access). Is there a solution that is available to remedy this? I attempted to create an adhoc printer network, however, the macbooks again will not print off of this, only the PCs. And I'm getting a bit frustrated overall with this.

The 3G wireless modem is on one of the PC's correct?
Why don't you pass the Internet through the Ethernet port to the router via Cat5 cable, then have that transmit a Wifi signal that everything else can use, then connect the printer to the router for print sharing?
You would have to turn off the wifi on the comptuer with the 3G modem as it's physically connected to the router and can't connect to the other machines as they are all connected to the router for sharing.
The Mac has the ability to pass, Internet Sharing in the System Preferences.
Do you have software for the Mac to run the 3G modem?

Connecting Windows PC For Printing

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for