Sharing via TCP/IP

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I have two computers in different cities connected via a VPN. I would like
to share a printer between the two. I've tried using LPD/LPR but from what
I understand, that's a "send it and hope it gets there" protocol whereas the
el cheapo inkjets I'm using need more than that.

I've set up file and printer sharing. I can connect to folders, but I can't
connect to any printer over the VPN. (Local network is fine.) It times out
when I try.

Thanks if you have any suggestions,
HC

 

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Archived from groups: comp.periphs.printers (More info?)

Eek - how careless of me.

The two computers are running Windows 2003 Server and Windows XP
professional.

--HC


"HC" <e01@removethis.toao.net> wrote in message
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> I have two computers in different cities connected via a VPN. I would
like
> to share a printer between the two. I've tried using LPD/LPR but from
what
> I understand, that's a "send it and hope it gets there" protocol whereas
the
> el cheapo inkjets I'm using need more than that.
>
> I've set up file and printer sharing. I can connect to folders, but I
can't
> connect to any printer over the VPN. (Local network is fine.) It times
out
> when I try.
>
> Thanks if you have any suggestions,
> HC
>
>