Print to an XP server

[ben]

I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running
XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to
have acces to the printer. I have set the printer
to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the 98
computer). Can anyone elp?

Ben

[Richard G. Harper]

If the Windows XP share name for the printer is too long, contains spaces or
other unusual characters, Windows 98 won't see the printer. Shorten the
name and make it simple.

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"ben" > wrote in message
...
>I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running
> XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to
> have acces to the printer. I have set the printer
> to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the 98
> computer). Can anyone elp?
>
> Ben

Richard--
The share name is hp720. On the XP computer do I need to
load a printer driver for the 98 computer?

ben
>-----Original Message-----
>If the Windows XP share name for the printer is too
long, contains spaces or
>other unusual characters, Windows 98 won't see the
printer. Shorten the
>name and make it simple.
>
>--
>Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]
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>* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not
replied to.
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>
>
>"ben" > wrote in
message
...
>>I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running
>> XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to
>> have acces to the printer. I have set the printer
>> to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the
98
>> computer). Can anyone elp?
>>
>> Ben
>
>
>.
>

[Richard G. Harper]

Yes, that would certainly help. You'll find that option on the Sharing tab
for the printer.

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> wrote in message
...
> Richard--
> The share name is hp720. On the XP computer do I need to
> load a printer driver for the 98 computer?
>
> ben
>>-----Original Message-----
>>If the Windows XP share name for the printer is too
> long, contains spaces or
>>other unusual characters, Windows 98 won't see the
> printer. Shorten the
>>name and make it simple.
>>
>>--
>>Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x]
>>* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>>* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not
> replied to.
>>* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>>"ben" > wrote in
> message
...
>>>I have 2 computers connected on a lan. The one running
>>> XP has a printer on it. The one running 98 I want to
>>> have acces to the printer. I have set the printer
>>> to "share" but cannot find it on the network (from the
> 98
>>> computer). Can anyone elp?
>>>
>>> Ben
>>
>>
>>.
>>