network sharing to XP

[voghter]

I am trying to access a printer connected via an LPT port on a Windows XP computer. I am currently networked to this computer via a linksys router through a cat5e lan. I can see the computer but can not acces the or even see the printer. I am running OSX Please help
voghter

[Adrynalyne]

Have you installed Mac printer drivers yet?

[voghter]

I have installed the print drivers for my mac local printer and for the xp printer and still no luck even seeing the printer

[belashti]

what version of OS X are you running? and what is the brand and model of the printer?

[voghter]

I am using a HP Laserjet 4200 printer on a Windows XP machine. The Mac is running version 10.4 OSX

[belashti]

I would recommend reading this article. make sure you read the updates. I think it should work for you. good luck.

[acktom]

Not certain on the HP Laserjet 4200, but the Inkjet 4200 will not work properly on a Mac osx unless directly connected.
Assuming you have checked compatability on this discontinued printer... Make certain you have turned on Windows Printing (SMB) in you Sys Preferences. Add a printer in your Sys Pref >> choose Windows Printing >> your print server PC should show in the window >> choose accordingly >> pick the apropriate printer model and choose.

Acktom

[acktom]

Oops, forgot one thing. Make certain you are on the same Workgroup, Macs and Win XP machines.

Acktom

[ludvig14]

you can use the BONJOUR utility on the mac and download BONJOUR for windows xp. remember to set the printer sharing on.