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    HELLLLLLLLLP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Newbie

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by igolf2, Mar 26, 2010.

  1. igolf2

    igolf2 Newbie

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    Going nuts here!

    New laptop (Acer w/ win 7) to replace my Compaq (vista) that took a dump

    Wifes Comaq and sons Compaq can print to network printer Canon MP530 attached to Desktop in basement (Sony Vaio - OS win xp)

    Acer will not access printer - connects to the home network and internet fine - all computers on same Workgroup but when I go to add network printer the Acer does not even show any available printers.

    Tried \\vaio\canon mp530 etc. nothing seems to work

    Acer customer service said to call them for assistance - at $3 per min.!!!!!!
     
    igolf2, Mar 26, 2010
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  2. Joel

    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    I had this trouble too, infact, no printer could access it via network, and in the end, I gave up on it. What OS's are the other Compaq's running?
     
    Joel, Mar 26, 2010
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Does the printer have Windows 7 compatible drivers? If not, you may be SOL.
     
    Pitabred, Mar 26, 2010
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  4. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Yeah I'd check drivers first too. normally while connecting to a network printer, Windows will try and locate drivers either on the printer server or the internet.
     
    Melody, Mar 26, 2010
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