Shared printing - invalid access code

I have networked an XP machine and an ME machine

On the XP there is a USB Epson 680 set up for shared printing.

Sharing files is working fine - I have Nortons firewall on
both machines that is configured for access for both
machines - problem still happens if I disable firewall on
both machines

When I try to print to it from the ME machine
I get the following error message with the dialogue box
titled PRINTERS FOLDER

"There was an error writing to \\STUDYPC\Printer for
printer [EPSOM Stylus COLOR 680]:
The access code is invalid

The printer will be set to work offline.
To save your print job in the local printer queue, click OK"

I have searched the knowledge base and not found anything
relevant except a similar problem but with a specific HP
printer - which needed registry editing - which I didn't
want to do if it was not relevant to the Epsom

Any pointers anyone can give will be geratly appreciated

regards

Mike

Hi Mike
Try this link
http://www.jsifaq.com/subn/tip6600/rh6687.htm
Scroll down to the section entitled
"Recommended Microsoft Knowledge Base Articles"
Maybe something there will be useful.
Also
Have you installed the most recent XP drivers for the printer?
Check the Epson site for updates. Is your model a 860 if so here is driver
link
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...p e=Downloads

A search for 680 came up with (LQ680Pro) here is link
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/s...p e=Downloads

I know aggravating printer problems can be so I hope this helps.

regards
yellowpike




"Mike Williams" wrote in message
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I have networked an XP machine and an ME machine

On the XP there is a USB Epson 680 set up for shared printing.

Sharing files is working fine - I have Nortons firewall on
both machines that is configured for access for both
machines - problem still happens if I disable firewall on
both machines

When I try to print to it from the ME machine
I get the following error message with the dialogue box
titled PRINTERS FOLDER

"There was an error writing to \\STUDYPC\Printer for
printer [EPSOM Stylus COLOR 680]:
The access code is invalid

The printer will be set to work offline.
To save your print job in the local printer queue, click OK"

I have searched the knowledge base and not found anything
relevant except a similar problem but with a specific HP
printer - which needed registry editing - which I didn't
want to do if it was not relevant to the Epsom

Any pointers anyone can give will be geratly appreciated

regards

Mike

Mike Williams wrote:
I have networked an XP machine and an ME machine

On the XP there is a USB Epson 680 set up for shared printing.

Sharing files is working fine - I have Nortons firewall on
both machines that is configured for access for both
machines - problem still happens if I disable firewall on
both machines

When I try to print to it from the ME machine
I get the following error message with the dialogue box
titled PRINTERS FOLDER

"There was an error writing to \\STUDYPC\Printer for
printer [EPSOM Stylus COLOR 680]:
The access code is invalid

The printer will be set to work offline.
To save your print job in the local printer queue, click OK"

I have searched the knowledge base and not found anything
relevant except a similar problem but with a specific HP
printer - which needed registry editing - which I didn't
want to do if it was not relevant to the Epsom

Any pointers anyone can give will be geratly appreciated

regards

Mike

A similar problem on a Win98SE machine. Although the port address was
correct, I deleted that port from the printer properties and installed a
new port with the same server address. The problem never recurred.
Q