You should be able to print to it provided that it is functioning. There are
no "server" drivers - in a print server configuration, the print server just
serves up the drivers to the client when they connect.

As far as what drivers to use - most HPLJ printers are compatable. I'd
advise trying a direct IP configuration using the HP LaserJet 4000 driver.

Start > Printers and Faxes
Add a Printer
Select "Local Printer attached to this computer" and uncheck "Automatically
detect..."
Click Next
Select Create a new port
Select Standard TCP/IP Port
Click Next
Type in the Printer's IP when prompted, next,netx,finish
Select HP | HP LaserJet 4000 for the driver
Accept all the defaults and finish out the wizard.

see if anything prints to it. If you can't print Direct to the IP - It's
prolly busted.

(You can get the printer's IP by printing out a config page from the printer)

-tl


"Wolfgang Hercker" wrote:

> Assume a remote (rather old) HP Laser printer is visible in the local Network neigborhood.
>
> However for some unknown reasons I cannot print on this printer.
>
> If the printer is visible in Network Neighborhood does this ALWAYS mean that I should be able to print on it?
>
> Or is it sometimes required to install explicitely an additional driver on the local system?
>
> Are there drivers for local use only resp. are there drivers for network delivery (="server edition") as well ?
>
> Otherwise one and the same driver package should be usable as for local clients as well as for remote programs.
>
> Wolfgang
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