Unable to print to network printer from Win98SE client

External Since: Nov 13, 2008 Posts: 2

I have a dual-boot PC (XP SP3 & 98 SE) which cannot print (from Notepad nor a
simple Test Page) to a network printer (shared Lexmark Z55 connected by USB
on another XP SP3 box) when booted via the Win98SE drive... it works normally
via the XP setup though (so not a hardware nor connection issue).

When printing is attempted (under Win98SE), the printjob appears to queue up
normally, but nothing happens at the printer (which is on before the job is
sent to the printer).

However, this 98SE client was able to see the printer in question on the
network and add it to the available Printers.

Furthermore, I can print normally to this printer from the PC where it is
shared, as well as all other XP boxes in my (only) workgroup... including the
XP setup on the problem PC.

The printer's driver (on all PCs), OSes (on all PCs), and McAffee Internet
Security (firewall, anti-virus, etc. -- on XP machines *only*) are all
up-to-date [verified before making this post]... there is no firewall nor A/V
software on the 98SE client at all.

Any thoughts?

External Since: Jan 03, 2008 Posts: 5

Does Lexmark state that this printer should work with Windows 98se? Does it
work if you (temporarily) connect the printer direct to the 98se PC?
--
Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/windows

"CheopsGuild" <CheopsGuild.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a dual-boot PC (XP SP3 & 98 SE) which cannot print (from Notepad nor
>a
> simple Test Page) to a network printer (shared Lexmark Z55 connected by
> USB
> on another XP SP3 box) when booted via the Win98SE drive... it works
> normally
> via the XP setup though (so not a hardware nor connection issue).
>
> When printing is attempted (under Win98SE), the printjob appears to queue
> up
> normally, but nothing happens at the printer (which is on before the job
> is
> sent to the printer).
>
> However, this 98SE client was able to see the printer in question on the
> network and add it to the available Printers.
>
> Furthermore, I can print normally to this printer from the PC where it is
> shared, as well as all other XP boxes in my (only) workgroup... including
> the
> XP setup on the problem PC.
>
> The printer's driver (on all PCs), OSes (on all PCs), and McAffee Internet
> Security (firewall, anti-virus, etc. -- on XP machines *only*) are all
> up-to-date [verified before making this post]... there is no firewall nor
> A/V
> software on the 98SE client at all.
>
> Any thoughts?