installing drivers for WinXP x86 on Win2008x64 print server cluste

June 24, 2008

We are in the process of trying to migrate our existing network printers over

to a new, purpose-built Windows 2008 x64 cluster. We've got the two new

cluster nodes in a cluster, and have installed the print server service

without errors. We can add drivers for the printer(s) on the cluster node,

and print test pages from there. Fine so far.

Our network clients are all x86 Windows XP. We want to install the

necessary drivers on the clustered print server so that they are downloaded

automatically, just as with our current Windows 2003 print server.

I have been trying all day, searching online documentation, and searching

the web, and I cannot find out how to do this. I try opening the printer

properties on the cluster, selecting "sharing," then "additional drivers."

If I pick x86, it prompts me for a driver location, but I don't know where to

find x86 drivers. I tried pointing it to XP drivers from I donwloaded from

the printer manufacturers, but I get messages that they're invalid drivers.

Do I need a Windows 2008 x86 installation DVD? If so, will those drivers

work with Windows XP clients?

I'll admit I'm really confused on this, and there's probably an answer

staring me right in the face, and I'm just not seeing it.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

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