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i have a server 2003, on a domain, 10 workstations, with a given number
sharing printers. All workstations are windows xp pro, mix of service pack 2, upgraded service pack 3, and built on service pack 3. On some systems the list in directory, is not an option when installing the printer, but on some can still browse or run the unc name and see the printer, 1 system, service pack 2, installed a new printer, list in directory works great, all systems can attach, on a upgraded to service pack 3 system, list in directory is not an option, can not access it from any workstation. Im also going to have to rename the systems from specific names to generic work functions, for ex workstation name, outside-sale, username quote. There are only 10 workstations, so at any given system only 9 others are attaching, so i know im not exceeding the 10 connection limit....any suggestions??? |
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Mark C. wrote:
i have a server 2003, on a domain, 10 workstations, with a given number sharing printers. All workstations are windows xp pro, mix of service pack 2, upgraded service pack 3, and built on service pack 3. On some systems the list in directory, is not an option when installing the printer, but on some can still browse or run the unc name and see the printer, 1 system, service pack 2, installed a new printer, list in directory works great, all systems can attach, on a upgraded to service pack 3 system, list in directory is not an option, can not access it from any workstation. Im also going to have to rename the systems from specific names to generic work functions, for ex workstation name, outside-sale, username quote. There are only 10 workstations, so at any given system only 9 others are attaching, so i know im not exceeding the 10 connection limit....any suggestions??? My suggestion is, don't share anything on workstations. Not files, and not printers. The only printers you should share are true network printers with print servers - and you should share those from a centralized server. It's not worth the headache to do it the way you're trying to do it, seriously. Print servers (and new printers with integrated print servers) are pretty cheap nowadays. |
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Mark C. wrote:
i have a server 2003, on a domain, 10 workstations, with a given number sharing printers. All workstations are windows xp pro, mix of service pack 2, upgraded service pack 3, and built on service pack 3. On some systems the list in directory, is not an option when installing the printer, but on some can still browse or run the unc name and see the printer, 1 system, service pack 2, installed a new printer, list in directory works great, all systems can attach, on a upgraded to service pack 3 system, list in directory is not an option, can not access it from any workstation. Im also going to have to rename the systems from specific names to generic work functions, for ex workstation name, outside-sale, username quote. There are only 10 workstations, so at any given system only 9 others are attaching, so i know im not exceeding the 10 connection limit....any suggestions??? My suggestion is, don't share anything on workstations. Not files, and not printers. The only printers you should share are true network printers with print servers - and you should share those from a centralized server. It's not worth the headache to do it the way you're trying to do it, seriously. Print servers (and new printers with integrated print servers) are pretty cheap nowadays. |
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Agree. If possible look for an 'n' model with a builtin RJ45 port. Although,
an add-on network box is an alternative. Use the TCP/IP or LPR printing protocols, these are simple to setup and communicate direct to the printer, avoiding extra server loading. Also they are are unaffected by username or password changes (which is always an issue with peer-shared printers, change your logon password and printers stop working all over the place, end result of which is that no-one dares change their password!) Also for business use avoid inkjets. Apart from sky-high running costs, inkjets are typically deigned for direct printing from the computer, and are problematic when networked. Lasers are the way to go. "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote: My suggestion is, don't share anything on workstations. Not files, and not printers. The only printers you should share are true network printers with print servers - and you should share those from a centralized server. It's not worth the headache to do it the way you're trying to do it, seriously. Print servers (and new printers with integrated print servers) are pretty cheap nowadays. |
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XP Pro Workstations
Agree. If possible look for an 'n' model with a builtin RJ45 port. Although,
an add-on network box is an alternative. Use the TCP/IP or LPR printing protocols, these are simple to setup and communicate direct to the printer, avoiding extra server loading. Also they are are unaffected by username or password changes (which is always an issue with peer-shared printers, change your logon password and printers stop working all over the place, end result of which is that no-one dares change their password!) Also for business use avoid inkjets. Apart from sky-high running costs, inkjets are typically deigned for direct printing from the computer, and are problematic when networked. Lasers are the way to go. "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote: My suggestion is, don't share anything on workstations. Not files, and not printers. The only printers you should share are true network printers with print servers - and you should share those from a centralized server. It's not worth the headache to do it the way you're trying to do it, seriously. Print servers (and new printers with integrated print servers) are pretty cheap nowadays. |
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