network printer problem (macbook)

by **imintheloserssquare** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:57 am

Ive got a printer connected to my windows computer..
i have it shared with my network but how do i get my macbook to use the printer? uggh.

by **gries818** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:53 pm

imintheloserssquare wrote:Ive got a printer connected to my windows computer..
i have it shared with my network but how do i get my macbook to use the printer? uggh.

Is there a way that you can connect the printer directly to the router? Making it a network printer is usually the easiest way to make it work on the mac.

Check the manual and comeback with a brand name and model number. If you're lucky, the printer might be compatible with the Apple standard which means zero configuration on your Mac.

by **imintheloserssquare** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:13 am

its a netgear wireless G router.
my printer is a canon prixma mp180
it works when i connect it usb but it doesnt see any printers when i search for them on the mac. * sigh*

by **imnuts** » Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:37 pm

make sure that the printer is shared and also that file/printer sharing is enabled in vista's firewall.

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