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Old 05-27-2007, 09:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Well i lost my print server I got from linksys and I found on how to share the printer and when i try to search for it on the laptop it won't show up and the printer is multifunction printer if that makes a difference. Please help me.
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Is the computer that the printer hooked up to turned on?
Does it have the proper drivers installed?
Does the laptop ALSO have the proper drivers installed?

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no the proper drivers are not installed on the laptop
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Install the correct drivers, and try again, then report back.
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