[NTLK] printing to a network printer

From: Josh Ormsby (ormsby_at_mpi.com)
Date: Tue Feb 05 2002 - 16:34:08 EST


>
> Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 10:16:48 -0500
> Subject: Re: [NTLK] printing to a network printer
> From: "Laurent Daudelin" <laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com>
>
> On 05/02/02 09:39, "Josh Ormsby" <ormsby_at_mpi.com> wrote:
>
> > I am using an ethernet connection, and I can "Choose Network
> > LaserWriter" on the print slip, But I cannot send anything there.
> >
> > When I sent the Works document to the printer I get an error saying "NO
> > printer connected".
> >
> > I know the network supports AppleTalk because I can search for a printer
> > and see the other "Zones". Does the printer need some kind of
> > configuration?
>
> Josh,
>
> When you select "Print", from the routing menu, a dialog should appear.
> There is a popup menu in the middle of the dialog that says "Printer".
> Do you have a printer name appearing next to this popup? If not, tap the
> "Printer" popup, then select "Choose Network LaserWriter". A dialog should
> appear and you should see your printer's name appearing there. Tap it's name
> to highlight it, then tap the close button. The name should now appear next
> to the "Printer" label.
>
> If any of this doesn't work, then maybe your physical connection is
> defective, one of your LocalTalk/PhoneNet connector is broken. Or the
> printer isn't a network PostScript LaserWriter. What kind of printer is
> this, BTW?
>
> -Laurent.
> --
> =====================================================================

Laurent,

The printer name does appear in the print popup.

The physical connection seems to be OK. The printer is working from my
desktop.

It's a HP LaserJet 8150 N.

Thanks,
Josh

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