Lexmark Z45 on Windows XP SP2 not being shared properly

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Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows XP, the
Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine with a
system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe system
cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to the
Lexmark just fine, however.

The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being enabled as
well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver for the
printer installed.
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

Hi,
Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then re-map
the printer on ME.


"Bradley Robinson" wrote:

> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows XP, the
> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine with a
> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe system
> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to the
> Lexmark just fine, however.
>
> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being enabled as
> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver for the
> printer installed.
>
>
>
 
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I've tried this multiple times with various configuration differences. The
last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the machine and
logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off. I
uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system, rebooted,
reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and then
rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still claiming
"Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being Invalid.
Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP system.
Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available" dialog from
the Lexmark software.

The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and file
sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed something
that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other system, and
this may be preventing printing from there.

"NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then re-map
> the printer on ME.
>
>
> "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
>
>> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows XP, the
>> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine with a
>> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe system
>> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to the
>> Lexmark just fine, however.
>>
>> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being enabled as
>> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver for the
>> printer installed.
>>
>>
>>
 
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I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as the
system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with the ME
system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not prevent
sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their software/driver
to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either, so I'm
going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to share the
printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible one.

"Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I've tried this multiple times with various configuration differences. The
> last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the machine and
> logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off. I
> uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system, rebooted,
> reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and then
> rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still claiming
> "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being Invalid.
> Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP system.
> Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available" dialog from
> the Lexmark software.
>
> The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and file
> sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed something
> that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other system,
and
> this may be preventing printing from there.
>
> "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then
re-map
> > the printer on ME.
> >
> >
> > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> >
> >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows XP,
the
> >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine with
a
> >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe system
> >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to the
> >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> >>
> >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being enabled
as
> >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver for the
> >> printer installed.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
 
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I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus. They may
already know of this.

--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as the
> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with the ME
> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not prevent
> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
software/driver
> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either, so I'm
> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to share the
> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible one.
>
> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration differences.
The
> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the machine
and
> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off. I
> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system, rebooted,
> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and then
> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
claiming
> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being Invalid.
> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP system.
> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available" dialog
from
> > the Lexmark software.
> >
> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and file
> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed something
> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other system,
> and
> > this may be preventing printing from there.
> >
> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> > > Hi,
> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then
> re-map
> > > the printer on ME.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows XP,
> the
> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine
with
> a
> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe
system
> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to the
> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> > >>
> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
enabled
> as
> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver for
the
> > >> printer installed.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
>
>
 
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Lexmark tech-support has informed me (quite to my surprise) that printing
from Win98/Me to Win2000/XP is not supported due to the use of different
operating system dependant data streams. The fact that it would work fine in
SP1 before SP2 and after reverting back to SP1 must be some miracle.

They suggested I buy a network adapter that costs more than a brand-new
printer 😉

"Alan Morris(MSFT)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:Oc9xGuVgEHA.2812@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus. They
>may
> already know of this.
>
> --
> Alan Morris
> Windows Printing Team
> Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
>
> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as the
>> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with the ME
>> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not prevent
>> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
> software/driver
>> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either, so I'm
>> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to share the
>> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible one.
>>
>> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
>> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration differences.
> The
>> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the machine
> and
>> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off. I
>> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system, rebooted,
>> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and then
>> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
> claiming
>> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being Invalid.
>> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP system.
>> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available" dialog
> from
>> > the Lexmark software.
>> >
>> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and file
>> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed
>> > something
>> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other system,
>> and
>> > this may be preventing printing from there.
>> >
>> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
>> > > Hi,
>> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then
>> re-map
>> > > the printer on ME.
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows
>> > >> XP,
>> the
>> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine
> with
>> a
>> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe
> system
>> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to
>> > >> the
>> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
>> > >>
>> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
> enabled
>> as
>> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver for
> the
>> > >> printer installed.
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

do not drink the kool-aid.

The print devs here tracked this down and the Lexmark devs also worked on
this. More info coming soon with an update.

Bradley I will contact you directly.

--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
news:O4UPU$KhEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Lexmark tech-support has informed me (quite to my surprise) that printing
> from Win98/Me to Win2000/XP is not supported due to the use of different
> operating system dependant data streams. The fact that it would work fine
in
> SP1 before SP2 and after reverting back to SP1 must be some miracle.
>
> They suggested I buy a network adapter that costs more than a brand-new
> printer 😉
>
> "Alan Morris(MSFT)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:Oc9xGuVgEHA.2812@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus. They
> >may
> > already know of this.
> >
> > --
> > Alan Morris
> > Windows Printing Team
> > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > rights.
> >
> > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as the
> >> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with the ME
> >> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not
prevent
> >> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
> > software/driver
> >> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either, so
I'm
> >> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to share t
he
> >> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible
one.
> >>
> >> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> >> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration
differences.
> > The
> >> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the machine
> > and
> >> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off. I
> >> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system, rebooted,
> >> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and
then
> >> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
> > claiming
> >> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being Invalid.
> >> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP system.
> >> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available" dialog
> > from
> >> > the Lexmark software.
> >> >
> >> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and file
> >> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed
> >> > something
> >> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other
system,
> >> and
> >> > this may be preventing printing from there.
> >> >
> >> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> >> > > Hi,
> >> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then
> >> re-map
> >> > > the printer on ME.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows
> >> > >> XP,
> >> the
> >> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine
> > with
> >> a
> >> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe
> > system
> >> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to
> >> > >> the
> >> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
> > enabled
> >> as
> >> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver
for
> > the
> >> > >> printer installed.
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

Alan,

I have exactly the same problem as described by Bradley except with a
Lexmark X5150. Do you have any new information on this issue since
your last posting? The Lexmark tech support has been no help to me at
all.

Thanks,
Eric Heeke


"Alan Morris\(MSFT\)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:<uXuBvlghEHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> do not drink the kool-aid.
>
> The print devs here tracked this down and the Lexmark devs also worked on
> this. More info coming soon with an update.
>
> Bradley I will contact you directly.
>
> --
> Alan Morris
> Windows Printing Team
> Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> news:O4UPU$KhEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Lexmark tech-support has informed me (quite to my surprise) that printing
> > from Win98/Me to Win2000/XP is not supported due to the use of different
> > operating system dependant data streams. The fact that it would work fine
> in
> > SP1 before SP2 and after reverting back to SP1 must be some miracle.
> >
> > They suggested I buy a network adapter that costs more than a brand-new
> > printer 😉
> >
> > "Alan Morris(MSFT)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:Oc9xGuVgEHA.2812@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > >I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus. They
> > >may
> > > already know of this.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Alan Morris
> > > Windows Printing Team
> > > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> > >
> > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > > rights.
> > >
> > > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > >> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as the
> > >> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with the ME
> > >> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not
> prevent
> > >> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
> software/driver
> > >> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either, so
> I'm
> > >> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to share t
> he
> > >> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible
> one.
> > >>
> > >> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration
> differences.
> The
> > >> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the machine
> and
> > >> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off. I
> > >> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system, rebooted,
> > >> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and
> then
> > >> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
> claiming
> > >> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being Invalid.
> > >> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP system.
> > >> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available" dialog
> from
> > >> > the Lexmark software.
> > >> >
> > >> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and file
> > >> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed
> > >> > something
> > >> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other
> system,
> and
> > >> > this may be preventing printing from there.
> > >> >
> > >> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> > >> > > Hi,
> > >> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and then
> re-map
> > >> > > the printer on ME.
> > >> > >
> > >> > >
> > >> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for Windows
> > >> > >> XP,
> the
> > >> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just fine
> with
> a
> > >> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the WinMe
> system
> > >> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print to
> > >> > >> the
> > >> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
> enabled
> as
> > >> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system driver
> for
> the
> > >> > >> printer installed.
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >> > >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

I have not been following this. I'll ping the Lexmark team here and get
back to you.

--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Eric Heeke" <eheeke@charter.net> wrote in message
news:20008397.0409160330.328f86ac@posting.google.com...
> Alan,
>
> I have exactly the same problem as described by Bradley except with a
> Lexmark X5150. Do you have any new information on this issue since
> your last posting? The Lexmark tech support has been no help to me at
> all.
>
> Thanks,
> Eric Heeke
>
>
> "Alan Morris\(MSFT\)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:<uXuBvlghEHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> > do not drink the kool-aid.
> >
> > The print devs here tracked this down and the Lexmark devs also worked
on
> > this. More info coming soon with an update.
> >
> > Bradley I will contact you directly.
> >
> > --
> > Alan Morris
> > Windows Printing Team
> > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
> >
> > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > news:O4UPU$KhEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > Lexmark tech-support has informed me (quite to my surprise) that
printing
> > > from Win98/Me to Win2000/XP is not supported due to the use of
different
> > > operating system dependant data streams. The fact that it would work
fine
> > in
> > > SP1 before SP2 and after reverting back to SP1 must be some miracle.
> > >
> > > They suggested I buy a network adapter that costs more than a
brand-new
> > > printer 😉
> > >
> > > "Alan Morris(MSFT)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:Oc9xGuVgEHA.2812@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > >I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus.
They
> > > >may
> > > > already know of this.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Alan Morris
> > > > Windows Printing Team
> > > > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > > > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> > > >
> > > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > > > rights.
> > > >
> > > > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > >> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as
the
> > > >> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with
the ME
> > > >> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not
> > prevent
> > > >> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
> > software/driver
> > > >> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either,
so
> > I'm
> > > >> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to
share t
> > he
> > > >> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible
> > one.
> > > >>
> > > >> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > >> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > >> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration
> > differences.
> > The
> > > >> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the
machine
> > and
> > > >> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off.
I
> > > >> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system,
rebooted,
> > > >> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and
> > then
> > > >> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
> > claiming
> > > >> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being
Invalid.
> > > >> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP
system.
> > > >> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available"
dialog
> > from
> > > >> > the Lexmark software.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and
file
> > > >> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed
> > > >> > something
> > > >> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other
> > system,
> > and
> > > >> > this may be preventing printing from there.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> > > >> > > Hi,
> > > >> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and
then
> > re-map
> > > >> > > the printer on ME.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for
Windows
> > > >> > >> XP,
> > the
> > > >> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just
fine
> > with
> > a
> > > >> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the
WinMe
> > system
> > > >> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print
to
> > > >> > >> the
> > > >> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
> > enabled
> > as
> > > >> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system
driver
> > for
> > the
> > > >> > >> printer installed.
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

I got some data from Lexmark. They are still investigating this but they
have a solution. Let us know if this solution works for you.

When we apply Service Pack 2 to a Windows XP machine, peer-to-peer
printing no longer functions correctly. We notice that our DCOM
application (which runs as a service) gets launched, but the remote
client gets an 'access denied' error (5) when it tries to use the
interface. We did some investigation with DCOMCNFG and noticed that we
were able to print when the machine-wide settings were modified as
follows:
DCOMCNFG- > 'Configure my Computer' button -> COM Security -> 'Access
Permissions' Edit Limits -> 'Remote Access' for Everyone=checked.

Prior to the change, the allow and deny settings for Remote Access were
blank, which we understood to mean that the application's settings were
to be used. This leads us to our question: From a DCOM point of view,
what is the exact meaning of the new 'Security Limits' part of DCOMCNFG
and what does it mean if a particular field is blank (that is, neither
Allow or Deny is checked)?


--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Eric Heeke" <eheeke@charter.net> wrote in message
news:20008397.0409160330.328f86ac@posting.google.com...
> Alan,
>
> I have exactly the same problem as described by Bradley except with a
> Lexmark X5150. Do you have any new information on this issue since
> your last posting? The Lexmark tech support has been no help to me at
> all.
>
> Thanks,
> Eric Heeke
>
>
> "Alan Morris\(MSFT\)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:<uXuBvlghEHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> > do not drink the kool-aid.
> >
> > The print devs here tracked this down and the Lexmark devs also worked
on
> > this. More info coming soon with an update.
> >
> > Bradley I will contact you directly.
> >
> > --
> > Alan Morris
> > Windows Printing Team
> > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> >
> > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
> >
> > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > news:O4UPU$KhEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > Lexmark tech-support has informed me (quite to my surprise) that
printing
> > > from Win98/Me to Win2000/XP is not supported due to the use of
different
> > > operating system dependant data streams. The fact that it would work
fine
> > in
> > > SP1 before SP2 and after reverting back to SP1 must be some miracle.
> > >
> > > They suggested I buy a network adapter that costs more than a
brand-new
> > > printer 😉
> > >
> > > "Alan Morris(MSFT)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:Oc9xGuVgEHA.2812@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > >I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus.
They
> > > >may
> > > > already know of this.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Alan Morris
> > > > Windows Printing Team
> > > > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > > > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> > > >
> > > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > > > rights.
> > > >
> > > > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > >> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as
the
> > > >> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with
the ME
> > > >> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not
> > prevent
> > > >> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
> > software/driver
> > > >> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either,
so
> > I'm
> > > >> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to
share t
> > he
> > > >> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible
> > one.
> > > >>
> > > >> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > >> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > >> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration
> > differences.
> > The
> > > >> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the
machine
> > and
> > > >> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off.
I
> > > >> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system,
rebooted,
> > > >> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and
> > then
> > > >> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
> > claiming
> > > >> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being
Invalid.
> > > >> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP
system.
> > > >> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available"
dialog
> > from
> > > >> > the Lexmark software.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and
file
> > > >> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed
> > > >> > something
> > > >> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other
> > system,
> > and
> > > >> > this may be preventing printing from there.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > >> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> > > >> > > Hi,
> > > >> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and
then
> > re-map
> > > >> > > the printer on ME.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for
Windows
> > > >> > >> XP,
> > the
> > > >> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just
fine
> > with
> > a
> > > >> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the
WinMe
> > system
> > > >> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print
to
> > > >> > >> the
> > > >> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
> > enabled
> > as
> > > >> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system
driver
> > for
> > the
> > > >> > >> printer installed.
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> > >>
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

Using DCOMCNFG I found the settings listed in the Lexmark info.
Contrary to their find, I found that the 'Remote Access' setting for
'Everyone' was already checked to 'Allow' on my XP PC. There was a
similar setting for 'Anonymous Logon' for which I did check the
'Allow' local and remote access. Even with all 'Allow' boxes check,
my remote computer could not communicate with the printer on the XP
machine. (I did reboot between each setting change to ensure that the
setting was in place.)

I even tried one test with all of the 'Allow' and 'Deny' boxes left
unchecked, but that did help either.

Thanks for the attempt. I'm ready to test anything else that they may
suggest.

Eric


"Alan Morris\(MSFT\)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:<eXQm1J0nEHA.3684@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl>...
> I got some data from Lexmark. They are still investigating this but they
> have a solution. Let us know if this solution works for you.
>
> When we apply Service Pack 2 to a Windows XP machine, peer-to-peer
> printing no longer functions correctly. We notice that our DCOM
> application (which runs as a service) gets launched, but the remote
> client gets an 'access denied' error (5) when it tries to use the
> interface. We did some investigation with DCOMCNFG and noticed that we
> were able to print when the machine-wide settings were modified as
> follows:
> DCOMCNFG- > 'Configure my Computer' button -> COM Security -> 'Access
> Permissions' Edit Limits -> 'Remote Access' for Everyone=checked.
>
> Prior to the change, the allow and deny settings for Remote Access were
> blank, which we understood to mean that the application's settings were
> to be used. This leads us to our question: From a DCOM point of view,
> what is the exact meaning of the new 'Security Limits' part of DCOMCNFG
> and what does it mean if a particular field is blank (that is, neither
> Allow or Deny is checked)?
>
>
> --
> Alan Morris
> Windows Printing Team
> Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> "Eric Heeke" <eheeke@charter.net> wrote in message
> news:20008397.0409160330.328f86ac@posting.google.com...
> > Alan,
> >
> > I have exactly the same problem as described by Bradley except with a
> > Lexmark X5150. Do you have any new information on this issue since
> > your last posting? The Lexmark tech support has been no help to me at
> > all.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Eric Heeke
> >
> >
> > "Alan Morris\(MSFT\)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:<uXuBvlghEHA.3992@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl>...
> > > do not drink the kool-aid.
> > >
> > > The print devs here tracked this down and the Lexmark devs also worked
> on
> > > this. More info coming soon with an update.
> > >
> > > Bradley I will contact you directly.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Alan Morris
> > > Windows Printing Team
> > > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> > >
> > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights.
> > >
> > > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > news:O4UPU$KhEHA.1652@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > Lexmark tech-support has informed me (quite to my surprise) that
> printing
> > > > from Win98/Me to Win2000/XP is not supported due to the use of
> different
> > > > operating system dependant data streams. The fact that it would work
> fine
> in
> > > > SP1 before SP2 and after reverting back to SP1 must be some miracle.
> > > >
> > > > They suggested I buy a network adapter that costs more than a
> brand-new
> > > > printer 😉
> > > >
> > > > "Alan Morris(MSFT)" <alanmo@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:Oc9xGuVgEHA.2812@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > >I forwarded this to the print team from Lexmark here on MS campus.
> They
> > > > >may
> > > > > already know of this.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Alan Morris
> > > > > Windows Printing Team
> > > > > Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
> > > > > ;kbhowto]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto
> > > > >
> > > > > This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
> > > > > rights.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:etFQmiVgEHA.2908@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > >> I have resolved my issue by uninstalling Service Pack 2. As soon as
> the
> > > > >> system booted using SP1, the printer began working properly with
> the ME
> > > > >> system. Therefore, I must wait for a) a revised SP2 that does not
> prevent
> > > > >> sharing of the Lexmark printer or b) Lexmark to update their
> software/driver
> > > > >> to resolve the issue. I'm not really holding my breath for either,
> so
> I'm
> > > > >> going to have to stay with SP1 until I either no longer need to
> share t
> he
> > > > >> printer or this printer breaks down and I obtain and SP2 compatible
> one.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> "Bradley Robinson" <brobinson@cesp.ambridge.net> wrote in message
> > > > >> news:ekSEc5UgEHA.636@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > >> > I've tried this multiple times with various configuration
> > > differences.
> > > The
> > > > >> > last time I tried it with the XP firwall off and rebooted the
> machine
> and
> > > > >> > logged back in just to make sure the firewall was definately off.
> I
> > > > >> > uninstalled the software and drivers from the ME system,
> rebooted,
> > > > >> > reinstalled the software, and reconfigured the shared printer and
> then
> > > > >> > rebooted that system. Upon reboot, the Lexmark software is still
> claiming
> > > > >> > "Communiction Not Available" as well as the cartridges being
> Invalid.
> > > > >> > Normally, it would retrieve cartridge information from the XP
> system.
> > > > >> > Attempts at printing result in a "Communication Not Available"
> dialog
> from
> > > > >> > the Lexmark software.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > The printer has always shown up as being shared on both ends and
> file
> > > > >> > sharing sill works without a hitch, but I'm afraid SP2 changed
> > > > >> > something
> > > > >> > that prevents the Lexmark software from responding to the other
> > > system,
> > > and
> > > > >> > this may be preventing printing from there.
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > "NileshKT" <NileshKT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > >> > news:57BE726F-B934-45C1-A7D1-81C1E50CC74E@microsoft.com...
> > > > >> > > Hi,
> > > > >> > > Not a serious issue, You do an uninstall on on ME machine and
> then
> re-map
> > > > >> > > the printer on ME.
> > > > >> > >
> > > > >> > >
> > > > >> > > "Bradley Robinson" wrote:
> > > > >> > >
> > > > >> > >> Prior to installation of Service Pack 2 (final build) for
> Windows
> > > > >> > >> XP,
> the
> > > > >> > >> Lexmark Z45 on a Windows XP SP1 computer could be shared just
> fine
> > > with
> > > a
> > > > >> > >> system running Windows Me. After installation of SP2, the
> WinMe
> system
> > > > >> > >> cannot communicate with the printer. The host system can print
> to
> > > > >> > >> the
> > > > >> > >> Lexmark just fine, however.
> > > > >> > >>
> > > > >> > >> The behavior occurs with or without the Windows Firewall being
> > > enabled
> > > as
> > > > >> > >> well as with the older custom driver or the newer system
> driver
> > > for
> > > the
> > > > >> > >> printer installed.
> > > > >> > >>
> > > > >> > >>
> > > > >> > >>
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >