NT_STATUS_UNSUCCESSFUL when printing from MacBook to shared Windows Printer

Hello Mac gurus,
I'm researching the issue I'm having when trying to print from MacBook Pro (connected to a home network via Ethernet cable) to an HPLaserJet 6MP/PS printer, which is connected to a Windows XP SP2 computer via LPT1 port. This printer is shared and successfully used by another Win PC connected via NegGear router.
I've followed the instructions to install the printer on my Mac here and here . I don't seem to have problems installing the printer. My Mac can see the printer, successfully installs it, tells me it is idle, but when I print it generates this error:
Connection fail with error NTSTATUSUNSUCCESSFUL and then after a few seconds: Unable to connect to SAMBA host, will retry in 60 sec. The printer never received any signals.
I've seen some replies here about workarounds, installing Ghost and other software. Since I have a PostScript printer, is it relevant in my case? I also read that Mac will print only to USB connected printers, is that true and that is where my problem is?
Please help.
MacPro Book Mac OS X (10.4.9) home networked
MacPro Book Mac OS X (10.4.9) home networked

Thanks for replying.
1. I shortened the share printer name in my Windows (following the instructions I mentioned above, before I posted my message), there are no special characters or spaces.
2. Mac and PCs are on the same network.
3. Printer Share is allowed on the Windows PC (not blocked). Since other PC can print to that printer, than I guess Print Share is functioning.
4. I found the directory Access on the Mac, but don't know what to do there :confused: I see that smb is used as a Network protocol. The rest I have no clue.
MacPro Book Mac OS X (10.4.9) home networked

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