Windows XP win xp pro sp3 cant print on shared printer

[cmge]

ive been racking my head over this one... i recently upgraded my desktop to win7 pro 64bit.. everything works fine and all but for the life of my my laptop which has xp pro sp3 is unable to print on the shared printer i have setup on my desktop..

this is how its setup..
samsung ml-2010 is plugged in directly via usb to my win7 pro desktop
xp pro sp3 laptop connected to wireless to workgroup

the workgroup is the same

control panel > network sharing centre > advanced settings
-network discovery is ON
-file and printer sharing is ON
-public sharing folder is OFF
-password protected sharing is OFF

ive also tried this method posted by jimbo45
http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/4602-xp-7-printer-sharing.html

and my laptop with xp pro sp3 is still unable to print on the shared printer.. my laptop can see the printer when i add network print \\workgroup\printer and when it asks for login/password i put in my desktop login/password... it connects and the driver is being installed pops up... but when i print it will tell me "your file waiting to be printed was deleted".. ugh

any ideas and suggestions would be appreciated

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing some issues with printing from your Windows XP SP3 laptop to a shared printer on a Windows 7 Pro desktop. Let's troubleshoot this step by step:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Driver Compatibility:
   • Ensure that the Samsung ML-2010 printer drivers are compatible with Windows XP. You might need to download and install the appropriate drivers for Windows XP on your laptop. Sometimes, specific drivers are required for older operating systems.
   []Firewall and Antivirus:
   • Check the firewall settings on both the Windows 7 Pro desktop and the Windows XP laptop. Make sure that the necessary ports for printer sharing are open. Disable antivirus software temporarily to see if it's blocking the communication.
   []Permissions and Sharing:
   • Double-check the sharing settings on the Windows 7 Pro desktop:
     • Right-click on the printer shared on the desktop and ensure that "Share this printer" is selected.
     • Verify that the Everyone group has at least "Print" permissions.
   []Network Discovery:
   • Confirm that network discovery is enabled on both the Windows 7 Pro and Windows XP computers:
     • Go to "Control Panel" > "Network and Sharing Center" > "Change advanced sharing settings" and turn on network discovery.
   []Workgroup Name:
   • Recheck the workgroup name on both computers to ensure they are the same. This is crucial for proper network communication.
   []User Credentials:
   • When prompted for credentials, try entering the credentials of the Windows 7 Pro desktop user with administrative privileges.
   []Printer Installation:
   • Manually install the printer on the Windows XP laptop by:
     • Going to "Control Panel" > "Printers and Faxes"
     • Clicking on "Add a printer"
     • Selecting "Network Printer" and entering the path "\workgroup\printer"
2. Print Spooler Service:
   • Restart the print spooler service on both computers to ensure there are no issues with the print queue.

     Additional Resources:​

     • You can refer to Jimbo45's guide but make sure the steps are tailored to your specific setup.
     • If the issue persists, you might consider using the "Add Printer Wizard" on Windows XP to add the shared printer.
     Try these steps and see if they help in resolving the printing issue from your Windows XP laptop to the shared printer on your Windows 7 Pro desktop. Let me know if you need further assistance!