OK, I must be overlooking some simple step in the process. I currently have a desktop running XP, with a modem, router, Epson parallel printer (LPT1 port), and a Canon Pixma ip4000 USB printer, all attached to the desktop.
Now, I also have 4 laptops. They can all access and use the Epson printer. Two of the laptops run XP and they can also print on the Canon USB printer.
I used to have a W7 laptop that printed just fine on the Canon. That laptop is gone. I currently have two W7 laptops. These are my primary computers. One is a Toshiba with W7 Home and the newest one is a HP with W7 Pro. I have tried to install the Canon Printer, but I’m doing something wrong.
Here’s what I tried. I went to Devices and Printers and chose Add a Printer.
I specify network printer. It finds the Canon. It supposedly finds the drivers and installs the printer. But when I try and print, it says OFFLINE. The printer is not offline. In fact, if I connect it directly to the Toshiba laptop it prints just fine. I assume it will do the same with the HP.
Suggestions?
How do I install the printer so I can connect to it remotely.
Mel
