Mac to Windows Network Printer

Posted by raydio (333 days ago)

Here's a technical question... I have a Windows home network and have a printer connected to the network via a printer server (an old Windows 2000 laptop).

I am trying to configure an Apple laptop so that it may use the printer over the network. The Apple laptop uses OS X. I am fairly proficient on Windows but am lost with Apple.

Any advice would be appreciated.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Ed (333 days ago)

Moved to tech forum

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Posted by Starlionblue (325 days ago)

As far as I know it's not a huge issue. I use both Windows and Mac OS but have not had a computer as a print server (have used a dedicated printer server and my new printer has a NIC). Anyway the Mac should be able to see it just fine.

Google showed this thing: http://iharder.sourceforge.net/current/macosx/winmacprinter/

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Posted by Jack_Bovine (310 days ago)

Raydio,
Do you still have this problem - do you still need some help with a sharing printer?

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Posted by raydio (309 days ago)

Yes, I still have the problem. The MAC refuses to recognize the printer connected to the computer I've set up as a print server. All Windows based computers have no problem connecting and printing.

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Posted by Jack_Bovine (307 days ago)

Raydio,
Do you have the appletalk protocol installed on the Windows 2000 printer that is acting as a print server? I am fairly proficient on Windows but am lost, with a map and compass, with Apple.

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Posted by raydio (307 days ago)

Yes, I have the Appletalk protocol installed on the computer with Windows 2000 which I am using as a print server. This was installed quite a while ago, along with the usernames and passwords of the users who are using the Apple computers. Still, I have no luck. I figure that there is one little thing that I've missed to make this work but I don't know what it is. Thanks for your help.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Starlionblue (307 days ago)

I would recommend getting a cheap print server (under $250). That would get your printer directly on the network and likely solve your problems. No need to talk through Windows to the printer.

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