Identifying Physical Printers On The Network.

Acquired account with no cable management documentation and having difficulty physically locating devices on the network via IP address. What are the most efficient tools available that will aid in this effort.

You might need to post this type of question in a different forum. While you could identify printers using Network Monitor, it's not specifically designed to do that.

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I keep losing my printers from the network

Yep. This has been going on since I did a full restore to my MacBook. I keep losing the connection to my two wireless printers. I go to print and and the printer que says that the printers are not connected. Then, amazingly enough, they get reconnected, sometimes by themselves and sometimes with me deleting and reinstalling.
BUT, when this happens I find that the other two computers on the network are not affected. So it seems an OS problem. (?)
I am using Time Capsule 2T for network.
Best,
Eric

they are downloaded through "media overdrive" and "media on demand", I am therefore assuming they are formated correctly. I am told that the problem is with the settings, but do not know which settings.

Finding Windows printers on the network?

If I know the DNS name (or IP address) of a Windows print server on my network is there a command line tool (or tools) that will allow me to query it for information about the printers it serves.... such as printer names and their IP addresses?
Thanks for any pointers you can provide,
Steve

Bump...
I made a little headway on this so I'm hoping someone can help me get a little further down the road. I've figured out that this command:
smbutil view //myUserID@SomePrintServer
will prompt me for my password and then spit out a list of "resources" available on the print server. The list of information includes the print queue names and a short description of each printer.
Can anyone tell me, once I've got the name of one of these print queues, if there is any additional command line utility that will allow me to query some more information about that particular print queue... specifically the IP address of the actual printer?
Apparently if a Windows user set themselves up to print to one of these print queues and then views the properties of the printer they can see the IP address... so I know the information is available under certain circumstances.
Steve

HT4356 I have two printers on my network. Does anyone know how to change the printer nomenclature - Officejet Pro 8600 (0B54AF) to a recognizable name...like Brad's Office?

I have two printers on my network. Does anyone know how to change the printer nomenclature - Officejet Pro 8600 (0B54AF) to a recognizable name...like Brad's Office when you use Airprint?

You would have to change that in the printer's settings on the printer, if that option is offered by the manufacturer. The iPhone just finds printers on the network and uses the name they have given themselves or that were given to them when they were set up.

HP Laser Jet 400 Color Printer won't print from my mac but will from others on the network.

My HP laser jet 400 color printer will not print from my mac except when I send a test page. The other printers on the network are printing with no problems. Has anyone else had this problem? Help?

Hello ElizabethF,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I am sorry, but to get your issue more exposure I would suggest posting it, in the commercial forums since this is a commercial product. You can do this at HP Enterprise Business Community.
Hope this helps!
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Printing to the network via USB Ethernet

I have a pair of MacBook Air's that are using the USB Ethernet adapter to connect to the local ethernet (wireless is not an option, all workstations must be wired while in-house.)
The problem I run into is that both of these MBA's will loose their connectivity to the printers, or their ability to see bonjour devices at all, or Appletalk devices. In particular, I've installed a set of OkiData printers on the network which support both Bonjour & Appletalk. When I setup the printers as IP printers, they seem to work fine. However, if they, or any other printer, is connected as a Bonjour device, eventually the MBA stops recognizing/seeing/looking up Bonjour items on the network.
Any thoughts on why this is or how to correct it would be really useful, especially since some day the users might like to do some bonjour-based file sharing.
Thanks!

I have a client with the exact same problem. No bonjour when attached via USB ethernet (Apple's own) SOMETIMES. However, I've noticed that if she unplugs and tries the other usb slot, it seems to work (immediately, no reboot). I've actually only told her to do this over the phone, but it has worked at least twice.
One problem here is that the printers are NOT accessible via bonjour over WLAN, since the WLAN is at least 2 different C class networks.
The other is that due to the setup of the printers and crap drivers from Ricoh, using personalized printer queues only works over Bonjour and not TCP. Thus, only USB ethernet can be used for printing. It would be very interesting to hear if changing usb ports might help in your case as well. This particular client has a late 2010 MBA 4G/128G, but at the same department there are at least 7 MBAs where no-one has had the same problem. Either that, or they had it but never told me.

Can't stay connected to my printer when I re-enter the network

We have had many issues with the HP printers over the years, but in fairness they work very well when everything is working.
We have 2 computers in our house, both had issues reconnecting to the printers when the network went down etc... But I have fiddled around, and changed the IP address to a static IP, and now one of the computers works beautifully! It always connects, no problems printing, and it can open the printer's page when it's ip address is typed in.
However the other computer, which is the same spec and has the same HP programs, cannot detect any printer on the network! I typed in the new static IP in this computer and it couldn't detect anthing, whereas the first computer is fine!
I turned the firewall off to check if it was the problem, but unfortunately still nothing can be detected.
I am an amateur, so Im sure I must be missing something obvious!
Please help!
Alex
EDIT: Ok I have been spending countless hours again looking into what could be the issue, I have found that on the working computer the printer is connected via WSD port while on the non-working computer the printer was trying to connect through TCP/IP ports... Is this significant? If so, how to I change port type on the non working computer?
Thanks
Alex

Hello Alex, and welcome to the HP Forums!
I see you are experiencing connectivity issues. I would love to try and help you, but I do need a little information first. I am linking a few HP Support documents below that will show you how to find your product number. Also, please include which operating system you are using. Also, if you're using Windows, please include whether your operating system is 32-bit or 64-bit. With this information and the product number we can provide you with accurate information.
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Seeing Windows Printers on a Network

Color me frustrated. We were using OS 10.4 with no problems and I had the brilliant idea to change over to 10.5. The first computer I installed had the fated Blue Screen on restart. Well, off to the local electronic store for Firewire so I could hook up my laptop to remove the offending files. That accomplished I installed on a second computer. To my surprise it went okay. Now let's try to print to one of our Windows based RIP's and printer. What!!! No printer is listed in my printers list for this machine. All the other printers on the network are there but not this one. Now why would it get rid of the windows printer but not the others? I call my tech support for this printer. I get the usual, let me find someone that knows more about Macs. Of course I have to call back twice with the same response every time and no return phone call. I call the guy that wrote the software for this RIP (he was foolish enough to give me his number the last time I had a problem). He tried to run through all the possibilities but was busy with a large project and asked if I could check on Apples web site for answers. Well, here I am, hat in hand. Does anyone know what I can do? We had no problem before the new OS. In fact we still had one computer running the old 10.4 OS and it can see the Windows machine just fine. It must be in the new OS. And yes, I did check Epson's (the printer in question) web site and downloaded the correct driver. At least according the them it was correct. It just does not show up in the Windows/workgroup panel of my printers.
So there you have it all you eggheads out there. It seems all the so called experts I have asked cannot tell me anything. Who is man/woman enough to tackle this complex issue. Any Apple experts lurking in the shadows? Afraid to come out into the light of day and confess your sins?
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OK then you haveto set it up the way I had to. Go to add printer if it is not there add advanced to the toolbar. Click advanced then type and choose windows. uou will see smb:// type in the windows server name then / then the printer name. You can the gice the printer a name the location if you want. Lastly you must choose a printer driver. There are alot of networking bugs in leapord and I hope they get them woorked out in 10.5.2.

Can't mount another computer on the network, or print, but can see all

When I attempt to connect to another computer on the ethernet network in the office, I can see lots of other computers on the network but I can't quite get there. This is only a recent problem that began a week or so ago and there were no problems earlier.
I can make it through Network >> Local >> Select the computer I wish to connect to >> Enter the password >> Select the volumes I wish to mount >> but then that's it, I get the spinning beach ball and nothing more happens. I don't understand how I can be seeing the volume and yet unable to mount it.
However, at the same time I can also see the printers on the network and am unable to print to them which indicates that there may be a related problem. No-one else on the network is having any issues connecting to other computers or printers.

I have the same problem - printers, volumes, computers - I have to relaunch the finder as soon as try to connect as a guest or registered user

Multiple printers on the same network problem

I have 2 HP OJ Pro 8600 printers and one HP OJ Pro 8500 Plus printer on the same network. My question is whether it is possible to change the network name of these printers so that it is easier to identify them.
The printers are in three different buildings so there is little stress to run around to find out where the print comes.

Hi JObbern
If all the printers are on the same network you won't be able to change the network name on the printer.
You can change the name of the printer though on each computer. Depending on the operating system you are using, go to the printers window, right click and rename. Example Office1, Office 2.
If the option isn't available you can go to the printer window and add a printer and change the printer name through the wizard.
Hope that helps.
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Identifying a wireless LAN user in the network

Is there a possibility to identify a WLAN user on the wired network?
How can I make sure, that nobody places a rogue AP in the network and get access to the wired network or a employee puts in a WLAN card and allows a
non-employee to access to the network from outside?
Is there a mechanism to identify such a constellation like all the adaptors have
a special MAC Address or something like that?
Many thanks!

Hi ,
a) There is no good method for this . There are different tools to identify rogue AP but all are site survey tool , you physically go to all places and detect the
signal for rogue AP .
b) You can turn on MAC address authenitcation saying that only certain mac are are allowed to associate with AP , that way you can control wlan client adapter .But mac address goes in clear text so it can be spoofed .
c) Cisco AP12.01 has new feature to detect rogue AP but it s light duty tool and works under certain condition
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/wireless/ps458/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00801049a8.html#1036595
d) Best is to have strict corporate policy for rogue AP
e) If you are connecting over switch on switch you can run EAP and protect ethernet switch port and authenitcate ethernet switch ports
Nilesh

Multiple same-manuf/model AirPrint printers on the same network

Our business uses the same Make/Model of an AirPrint-compatible printer (HP LaserJet PW1102w) at several separate workstations (3) on the same WiFi network. AirPrint works perfectly from an iOS device to any of the printers, unfortunately, all 3 printers show up with the same name in AirPrint when you go to select a printer. Is there any way to distinguish the different printers from each other when you go to choose a printer in AirPrint? All workstations use Windows 7; I tried simply renaming each printer in the Printer Properties of "Devices and Printers" in the Control Panel, giving each a workstation name to identify them. This does not work; AirPrint seems to only show the actual model name given to it by the manufacturer, which I have not been able to find a way to change. Can anyone help with this? It is a rather frustrating guessing game at choosing a printer out of the same printer names, only to have your print job show up at someone else's workstation.

Hello nabqtchamps,
If you can acquire the IP address of each printer, please post again if you cannot, and input the IP address of your printer into the address bar of an internet browser and hit "Enter". This should take you to the printer's Embedded Web Server.
1. Click the "Network" tap on the top of the page.
2. Click the "Network Identification" option on the left-hand side.
3. You should now see an option for "Bonjour Service Name", that is the name that appears for AirPrint from your iOS devices.
4. Change the name as you see fit and click "Apply".
Please let me know if you need any further assistance.
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Loose one of the printers in my network everything the computer reboots (the same printer)

I have multiple printers in my network; however, everytime that my point of sale computer reboots I loose my Laserjet 400 m401dn from the network. I can go under printer properties and get the printer to print a test page; but, any commands from a program to ask it to print are unanswered and they just sit in the printer queue. If I remove and reinstall the installation software that came with the printer, it goes back to printing correctly. So far in speaking to Dell, HP support and a couple other support venues I ahve not had anyone who has been able to help other than to directly connect the printer by USB to the point of sale computer instead of by my hardwired network. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

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HT2275 Do I need to choose "Share this printer on the network" for printers that are not connected directly to my MacBook Pro? I have two HP printers connected to an Airport Extreme (WiFi turned off). I connect by WiFi to another Airport Extreme w cable t

I have three Airport Extreme (AE) routers in my home network.
The main AE is set up for wifi access. The other two are connected by ethernet cables to the main AE. My MacBook Pro connects to the network wirelessly through the main AE. The AE in my office has two HP printers connected to it by ethernet cables. I have a Kodak All-in-one that is connected by USB to my MacBook Pro.
I reset my printer connections on my MacBook Pro and had to add all the printers back to my printer list. I don't know if I understand what the checkbox "Share this printer on the network" in the Print & Fax System Preferences window is for. My guess is that I don't need to share printers unless they are connected to my MacBook Pro by USB, so I should uncheck the "Share this printer on the network" box for the two HP printers that are connected to the AE. I print to them over the network, but they're not connected directly to any computer. I thought if my MacBook Pro wasset to share them and was shutdown, the printers might not be available to my Mac mini or Dell PC, which connect by ethernet to the office AE (which has the two printers connected to it).
What should I do?
For printers connected directly to a Mac (or PC) by USB, check the "Share this printer on the network" box? In my Sharing Preferences, I check "Share Printers."
For printers connected to the AE by ethernet, UNcheck the "Share this printer on the network" box on my Macs (& PCs?) when I add the printers to my printer list? In my Sharing Preferences, I UNcheck "Share Printers?"
FYI
HP LaserJet Firmware Update Utility for HP P2035n is available
Version: 20120105 (19 Mar 2012)
Operating System(s): Mac OS X, Mac OS X 10.5, Mac OS X 10.6, Mac OS X 10.7
File name: P2035_FW_Update_Utility_20120105_v1_4.dmg (3.8 MB)
line: <http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en &cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=3662025&prodNameId=3662049&swEnvOID=219&swL ang=8&mode=2&taskId=135&swItem=lj-94537-3>

Question is - will the 2 networks (using auto channel negotiations) exist well in the same house or will there be interference?
Things will be fine since the AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme will automatically search for a good wireless channel. If you assign a separate name for the wireless network, then devices will need to log in separately to this network. The extending device will need to be configured in Bridge Mode.
My suggestion would be to configure what is known as a "roaming" network in your question #2. In this case, you would assign the same wireless network name, security and password settings to the extending device and configure it in Bridge Mode.
The advantage to #2 is that you will be able to walk your laptop from a location near the Time Capsule and as you move close to the extending device, the laptop will automatically switch to pick up the stronger signal from the extending AirPort.
You are actually creating a separate network in #2, so you have the advantage of maximum bandwidth for both the TC network and the AirPort network.
Question - does the Airport Express have to be directly connected to the TC or can that connected be through a switched network?
I'm assuming that you are asking about an Ethernet switch here, correct? The AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme can connect to the Ethernet switch, or directly back to a LAN port on the Time Capsule, whichever is easier to setup.
Question 2 - assuming I can connect the Airport Express to the TC over a switched network, will "extending" the network using the Ethernet network still reduce my overall wireless bandwidth?
Connecting the remote device using Ethernet is by far the best way to extend a wireless network because it maintains maximum bandwidth on the network. This is the way that any good commercial network is designed.
Post back if you need any tips to get things setup.

With a new iMac i can't print wirelessly to my existing HP or Epson printers. They currently work thru wireless network with my windows desktop. Both printers get the same error: printing job not accepted. They appear ro be recognized by the Mac. Help!

I've looked at many threads and tried suggestions from this site with no success. Neither printer (HP 1010 and Epson Artisan 810) are Airprint supported. in checking the printers via the imac in System Preferences the printer 'kind' is listed as Airprint. I've tried to change with no success. So yes- I need some experts help and suggestions!

Hello HappyHips,
It sounds like you are getting this error message when trying to print to a Wi-Fi printer. I want to recommend the troubleshooting in this article named:
Troubleshooting printer issues in OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3147
Make sure that the printer is powered on, has ink / toner, and that there are no alerts on the printer’s control panel. Note: If you cannot clear an alert on the printer's control panel, stop here and check the printer's documentation or contact the manufacturer for support.
Ensure the printer is properly connected to a USB port on the Mac or AirPort base station / Time Capsule. If the printer is a network-capable printer, make sure that it is properly connected to your home network.
Use Software Update to find and install the latest available updates. If an update is installed, see if the issue persists.
Open the Print & Scan pane or Print & Fax (Snow Leopard) pane in System Preferences.
Delete the affected printer, then add the printer again.
If the issue persists, try these additional steps:
Reset the printing system, then add the printer again.
If the issue still persists, reset the printing system again. Download and install your printer's drivers. Then, add the printer again.
Contact the printer vendor or visit their website for further assistance.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
Sterling

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