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[Solved] Accessing a shared printer thats connected to win xp comp

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wilsonwx08   10-04-2009 at 12:20:04 PM

Hi,

I am currently facing an issue, whereby my win vista computer is unable to access a shared usb printer that is connected to a win xp computer.

I kept on getting the error message, "Windows cannot connect to the printer. Operation could not be completed. (Error 0x0000046a)."

I was able to access the same shared usb printer using another win xp computer.

Can anybody help me out with this issue?

Thanks

Wilson Cheng

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Error 0x0000046a is basically the hex version of the error msg "Not enough server storage is available to process this command". Your IRPStackSize might be too small. If your running norton on your XP box, this could be part of the issue.
This link explains how to increase your IRPStackSize: http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] S;q177078&
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vibe   10-04-2009 at 12:50:06 PM

How are you connecting to the PC?

Normaly it's just START > \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxxs are the PCs IP address) you should then see the shared printers, R-click, connect.

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wilsonwx08   10-15-2009 at 01:22:24 PM

I had tried the above method as well as by accessing the printer, by clicking network, and clicking comp 2 which is the hostname for the win xp pro computer, followed by right clicking the printer and click connect, from my win vista computer, I am still getting the same message, " Windows cannot connect to the printer. Operation could not be completed. (Error 0x0000046a)." Both of my computers are connected to a 2wire 2701 HGV-E gateway, with the win xp pro comp connected using wireless connection, while the win vista comp connected directly to the gateway.

Pls help me out.

Thanks

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Grumpy9117   10-15-2009 at 02:52:04 PM

Download and install the Vista version of the printer software. Add the printer and create a new local port in the form of \\<Windows XP Computer Name>\<Printer Share Name>.

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wilsonwx08   10-18-2009 at 01:10:21 PM

I had tried the above method, now I am encountering the error msg, "Not enough server storage is available to process this command".

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wilsonwx08   10-20-2009 at 02:25:50 AM

Hi bro,

I tried accessing this link, it gave me a msg, "Page not found."

Thanks

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End of Line   10-20-2009 at 07:47:35 AM
Best answer

Error 0x0000046a is basically the hex version of the error msg "Not enough server storage is available to process this command". Your IRPStackSize might be too small. If your running norton on your XP box, this could be part of the issue.
This link explains how to increase your IRPStackSize: http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] S;q177078&

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wilsonwx08   10-31-2009 at 02:41:13 PM

Hi

It works now, I am able to access my printer via win vista computer.

Thanks a lot for your help.

Regards

Wilson Cheng

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thekro   11-07-2009 at 01:17:52 PM

You need to fool Vista/windows 7 into thinking that the network printer is actually a local printer, so that you can install the driver directly on your Vista/windows 7 computer.

steps that work

1.Download the Windows Vista/windows 7 printer driver for the (printer) "from www.hp.com.or wherever"
2.Install the driver on your Windows Vista/windows 7 computer. During installation, you’ll be prompted to connect the printer to your computer. Or just click add printer and see if windows 7 has the driver for it
If asked Choose the option to proceed with installation without connecting the printer.
3.After installation completes, open the Printers applet from the Windows Vista/windows 7 Control Panel.
4.Right-click on the new Series printer and choose Properties.
5.Go to the Ports tab.
6.Click Add Port…, select Local Port, then click New Port…
7.For the port name, enter exactly the network path and share name of your printer (e.g. \\xpdesktop\hpdeskjet).
8.Click OK, and double-check that this new port is selected with the checkbox next to it.
9.Click OK to close the printer properties.

Why users should have to go through this is beyond me!

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