Networking XP to a 64-bit printer setup

[Guest Otto Moehrbach]

I had a simple 2 computer network at home, both with Windows XP, 32-bit.

They were networked through the router and the printer was shared. The

printer is a Canon MP530 that does not have an Ethernet jack, just a USB

hookup. All worked well, with both computers being able to access the one

printer.

Now I replaced the main computer with a 64-bit Vista machine. I downloaded

a 64-bit driver file for the printer and all is working with the printer and

the main computer. The 2 computers are still networked and both have

internet access as before. However, the second (XP) computer has no access

to the printer. How can I get the printer to work with the second (XP)

computer? Thanks for your time. Otto

[Guest Bob I]

Re: Networking XP to a 64-bit printer setup

 

You will need to share it again and then connect to it under the new share.

 

Otto Moehrbach wrote:

> I had a simple 2 computer network at home, both with Windows XP, 32-bit.

> They were networked through the router and the printer was shared. The

> printer is a Canon MP530 that does not have an Ethernet jack, just a USB

> hookup. All worked well, with both computers being able to access the

> one printer.

> Now I replaced the main computer with a 64-bit Vista machine. I

> downloaded a 64-bit driver file for the printer and all is working with

> the printer and the main computer. The 2 computers are still networked

> and both have internet access as before. However, the second (XP)

> computer has no access to the printer. How can I get the printer to

> work with the second (XP) computer? Thanks for your time. Otto

[Guest Mick Murphy]

RE: Networking XP to a 64-bit printer setup

 

Run the XP’s Home or Small Office Network File and Printer Sharing Wizard.

 

In “My Network Places”: “Set up a Home or Small Office Network”

OR under Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard > Allow File

and Printer Sharing.

 

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Mick Murphy - Qld (Sunshine State) - Australia

 

 

"Otto Moehrbach" wrote:

> I had a simple 2 computer network at home, both with Windows XP, 32-bit.

> They were networked through the router and the printer was shared. The

> printer is a Canon MP530 that does not have an Ethernet jack, just a USB

> hookup. All worked well, with both computers being able to access the one

> printer.

> Now I replaced the main computer with a 64-bit Vista machine. I downloaded

> a 64-bit driver file for the printer and all is working with the printer and

> the main computer. The 2 computers are still networked and both have

> internet access as before. However, the second (XP) computer has no access

> to the printer. How can I get the printer to work with the second (XP)

> computer? Thanks for your time. Otto

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