Q: Im having problems connecting to a shared printer from an XP Pro computer to another. I have simple file sharing is enabled and may share files with no problem. Both computers can see each other in Network Neighborhood, there are no problems at all.
However, when I try to access a shared printer connected to PC1 from PC2, I get an error message stating access denied. If I roll backwards, PC2 PC1 can connect to the printer no problem. So again, my two other computers, and PC3 PC4, and they either get the same error message, or they get a prompt for a password for the Guest account (which I thought is supposed to be a blank password). As mentioned earlier, all three computers connect to file shares on PC1 with no problem. And, when I look at current sessions under Computer Management Shared Folders Sessions, all computers show as being connected via Guest.
So, why work for Guest access my file shares, but not for my printer to share? And why do I see the Access Denied error on two of them and a prompt for password on the Guest others when I try to connect to the printer?
Thanks.
Best Answer: Check out this site, it should be able to answer all your printer sharing questions.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windo…
I hope this helps!
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Re:The user "Guest" is not included in the group Everyone.
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Re:Are you logging in as the administrator when you try to add a network printer to the list of printers?
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
Thanks. I can get to the sharing tab no problem. And the printer is shared. And my computers are able to connect with Guest access for file sharing.
I just can't connect to the shared printer with Guest access. I'm stumped.Okay, so, is there a security tab? If not, you need to enable complex permissions. Once you do that, make sure the user "everyone" has print access for that printer.
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Re:I never use Simple File Sharing. Just go to normal and then check the Security of the printer and let everyone have access to it. THen you don't need any login or anything…
Or even easier, just go buy a converter thing to turn it into a network printer and then it's real easy.
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Re:Thanks. I can get to the sharing tab no problem. And the printer is shared. And my computers are able to connect with Guest access for file sharing.
I just can't connect to the shared printer with Guest access. I'm stumped.
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Re:Originally posted by: guy
Well, with simple file sharing enable in XP Pro, there really isn't an option to specify which group have what access, is there?There isn't an option, no, but by default guest access is off. If you can't get to the sharing tab when you go to the printer properties then you'll need to enable complex file sharing. Otherwise just make sure that "everyone" is listed as having print permissions and you should be fine.
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Re:Oh yea, the printer is shared. I can see it either via network neighborhood browsing, or by going through the Add printer wizard and browsing. I just can't connect to it.
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Re:Is the printer shared? You have to enable sharing on the specific printer by highlighting it and enabling sharing.
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Re:Well, with simple file sharing enable in XP Pro, there really isn't an option to specify which group have what access, is there?
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Re:Did you specifically setup which accoutns have rights to the printer when you shared it? I would just leave the printer wide upen with the "Everyone" id in there for usage. COuld at lesat try that as a test.
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