Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly

livefortoday · 07-06-2009, 11:27 AM

I cannot print from my laptop wirelessly through a router to my desktop PC despite using all the network wizards. Can anyone help...desperate?
Tony

chrishunt · 07-07-2009, 06:15 AM

What have you tried?

Is the printer shared from the desktop?
Can you see the desktop machine from the laptop? Ie check
Which OS are you using

livefortoday · 07-08-2009, 06:19 AM

Yes to both these questions. When I click on the icon in the workgroup box on the laptop it says something about not having permission. Hope that helps.

**johnwill** · 07-08-2009, 07:10 AM

Turn off any firewalls for debugging. If the firewall is the problem, you'll have to configure it to allow access to "trusted zone" addresses. Note that some firewalls must be completely uninstalled to stop them from affecting your networking.

Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD to open a command prompt.

In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands:

PING each remote computer by IP address, and if successful, PING by name. Open a command prompt as described above and type.

PING <ip address>
or
PING <computer name>

Where:
<ip address> - is the x.x.x.x IP address
<computer name> - is the computer name

A failure to PING is almost always a firewall configuration issue. Any failure to PING needs to be corrected before you go any farther.

Note: You can obtain the IP address and computer name of a computer by opening a command prompt (DOS window) and typing IPCONFIG /ALL. This should work for any Windows version. The IPCONFIG /ALL display will provide a wealth of useful information for debugging your network connection.

Check your Services are Started on all PCs:

COM+ Event System (for WZC issues)
Computer Browser
DHCP Client
DNS Client
Network Connections
Network Location Awareness
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Server
TCP/IP Netbios helper
Wireless Zero Configuration (XP wireless configurations)
WLAN AutoConfig (Vista wireless configurations)
Workstation

Note: You can check the services in Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services.

All of these services should be started, and their startup type should be automatic.

If a service is not running, open it's properties and check the dependencies. Check each of the dependencies and see which one is preventing the service from running. Checking the event log is also a good idea here, there may be clues to what is failing.

All computers should be in the same workgroup for computer browsing to function properly. File & Print Sharing has to be enabled on any computer you wish to share files or printers from. You also need to actually share the resource in question from My Computer, right click on the drive/printer/folder, and select sharing.

If you encounter difficulties accessing computers that are visible in Network Places (Network and Sharing Center in Vista), make sure the computer being accessed has an account with the same name/password as the system connecting to it uses to login. NOTE: Vista's default is to require a password on the account to enable file/print sharing.

While the default NetBIOS setting is correct for normal network configurations, it's possible for it to be altered, and it costs nothing to make sure it's correct. NETBIOS over TCP/IP must be enabled for normal network browsing. You can open a command prompt as described above and type the following command: nbtstat -n. This will display the status of NetBIOS or indicate it's not configured.

**johnwill** · 07-08-2009, 07:10 AM

Turn off any firewalls for debugging. If the firewall is the problem, you'll have to configure it to allow access to "trusted zone" addresses. Note that some firewalls must be completely uninstalled to stop them from affecting your networking.

Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD to open a command prompt.

In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands:

PING each remote computer by IP address, and if successful, PING by name. Open a command prompt as described above and type.

PING <ip address>
or
PING <computer name>

Where:
<ip address> - is the x.x.x.x IP address
<computer name> - is the computer name

A failure to PING is almost always a firewall configuration issue. Any failure to PING needs to be corrected before you go any farther.

Note: You can obtain the IP address and computer name of a computer by opening a command prompt (DOS window) and typing IPCONFIG /ALL. This should work for any Windows version. The IPCONFIG /ALL display will provide a wealth of useful information for debugging your network connection.

Check your Services are Started on all PCs:

COM+ Event System (for WZC issues)
Computer Browser
DHCP Client
DNS Client
Network Connections
Network Location Awareness
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Server
TCP/IP Netbios helper
Wireless Zero Configuration (XP wireless configurations)
WLAN AutoConfig (Vista wireless configurations)
Workstation

Note: You can check the services in Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services.

All of these services should be started, and their startup type should be automatic.

If a service is not running, open it's properties and check the dependencies. Check each of the dependencies and see which one is preventing the service from running. Checking the event log is also a good idea here, there may be clues to what is failing.

All computers should be in the same workgroup for computer browsing to function properly. File & Print Sharing has to be enabled on any computer you wish to share files or printers from. You also need to actually share the resource in question from My Computer, right click on the drive/printer/folder, and select sharing.

If you encounter difficulties accessing computers that are visible in Network Places (Network and Sharing Center in Vista), make sure the computer being accessed has an account with the same name/password as the system connecting to it uses to login. NOTE: Vista's default is to require a password on the account to enable file/print sharing.

While the default NetBIOS setting is correct for normal network configurations, it's possible for it to be altered, and it costs nothing to make sure it's correct. NETBIOS over TCP/IP must be enabled for normal network browsing. You can open a command prompt as described above and type the following command: nbtstat -n. This will display the status of NetBIOS or indicate it's not configured.

livefortoday · 07-08-2009, 03:42 PM

Hi I have followed your instructions and the only things I found was 1. Network Connectiions on manual of both Laptop and pc 2. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) on both laptop and pc was on manual and in dependencies "this service depends on" there were no dependencies is this ok? Where is event log?

**johnwill** · 07-09-2009, 09:09 AM

Was RPC started? Note that this is not RPC Locater, which is normally not running.

livefortoday · 07-09-2009, 01:20 PM

Yes RPC was started but was on manual. At still says it "failed to print" from the laptop.

chrishunt · 07-09-2009, 03:42 PM

so when on your laptop you click on the desktop name under the workgroup name you get a message saying you don't have permission? Can you confirm both machines have the same workgroup name? Can you click on the laptop from the desktop and see the laptops public shares?

livefortoday · 07-10-2009, 02:59 PM

Thanks I did what you said and it has worked although it might be a bit of luck on my part but at least I know what to do now. Thanks again for sparing the time to help.
Tony

livefortoday · 08-10-2009, 10:32 AM

"Failed to access the NetBT driver - NetBT may not be loaded". This is the message I get now in reply to below:

While the default NetBIOS setting is correct for normal network configurations, it's possible for it to be altered, and it costs nothing to make sure it's correct. NETBIOS over TCP/IP must be enabled for normal network browsing. You can open a command prompt as described above and type the following command: nbtstat -n. This will display the status of NetBIOS or indicate it's not configured.

07-06-2009, 11:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
livefortoday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly I cannot print from my laptop wirelessly through a router to my desktop PC despite using all the network wizards. Can anyone help...desperate? Tony

07-07-2009, 06:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
chrishunt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 OS: xp home, xp pro, vista home prem, debian, ubuntu, mandriva	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly What have you tried? Is the printer shared from the desktop? Can you see the desktop machine from the laptop? Ie check Which OS are you using

07-08-2009, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
livefortoday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Yes to both these questions. When I click on the icon in the workgroup box on the laptop it says something about not having permission. Hope that helps.

07-08-2009, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Turn off any firewalls for debugging. If the firewall is the problem, you'll have to configure it to allow access to "trusted zone" addresses. Note that some firewalls must be completely uninstalled to stop them from affecting your networking. Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD to open a command prompt. In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands: PING each remote computer by IP address, and if successful, PING by name. Open a command prompt as described above and type. PING <ip address> or PING <computer name> Where: <ip address> - is the x.x.x.x IP address <computer name> - is the computer name A failure to PING is almost always a firewall configuration issue. Any failure to PING needs to be corrected before you go any farther. Note: You can obtain the IP address and computer name of a computer by opening a command prompt (DOS window) and typing IPCONFIG /ALL. This should work for any Windows version. The IPCONFIG /ALL display will provide a wealth of useful information for debugging your network connection. Check your Services are Started on all PCs: COM+ Event System (for WZC issues) Computer Browser DHCP Client DNS Client Network Connections Network Location Awareness Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Server TCP/IP Netbios helper Wireless Zero Configuration (XP wireless configurations) WLAN AutoConfig (Vista wireless configurations) Workstation Note: You can check the services in Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services. All of these services should be started, and their startup type should be automatic. If a service is not running, open it's properties and check the dependencies. Check each of the dependencies and see which one is preventing the service from running. Checking the event log is also a good idea here, there may be clues to what is failing. All computers should be in the same workgroup for computer browsing to function properly. File & Print Sharing has to be enabled on any computer you wish to share files or printers from. You also need to actually share the resource in question from My Computer, right click on the drive/printer/folder, and select sharing. If you encounter difficulties accessing computers that are visible in Network Places (Network and Sharing Center in Vista), make sure the computer being accessed has an account with the same name/password as the system connecting to it uses to login. NOTE: Vista's default is to require a password on the account to enable file/print sharing. While the default NetBIOS setting is correct for normal network configurations, it's possible for it to be altered, and it costs nothing to make sure it's correct. NETBIOS over TCP/IP must be enabled for normal network browsing. You can open a command prompt as described above and type the following command: nbtstat -n. This will display the status of NetBIOS or indicate it's not configured. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-08-2009, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Turn off any firewalls for debugging. If the firewall is the problem, you'll have to configure it to allow access to "trusted zone" addresses. Note that some firewalls must be completely uninstalled to stop them from affecting your networking. Hold the Windows key and press R, then type CMD to open a command prompt. In the command prompt window that opens, type type the following commands: PING each remote computer by IP address, and if successful, PING by name. Open a command prompt as described above and type. PING <ip address> or PING <computer name> Where: <ip address> - is the x.x.x.x IP address <computer name> - is the computer name A failure to PING is almost always a firewall configuration issue. Any failure to PING needs to be corrected before you go any farther. Note: You can obtain the IP address and computer name of a computer by opening a command prompt (DOS window) and typing IPCONFIG /ALL. This should work for any Windows version. The IPCONFIG /ALL display will provide a wealth of useful information for debugging your network connection. Check your Services are Started on all PCs: COM+ Event System (for WZC issues) Computer Browser DHCP Client DNS Client Network Connections Network Location Awareness Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Server TCP/IP Netbios helper Wireless Zero Configuration (XP wireless configurations) WLAN AutoConfig (Vista wireless configurations) Workstation Note: You can check the services in Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services. All of these services should be started, and their startup type should be automatic. If a service is not running, open it's properties and check the dependencies. Check each of the dependencies and see which one is preventing the service from running. Checking the event log is also a good idea here, there may be clues to what is failing. All computers should be in the same workgroup for computer browsing to function properly. File & Print Sharing has to be enabled on any computer you wish to share files or printers from. You also need to actually share the resource in question from My Computer, right click on the drive/printer/folder, and select sharing. If you encounter difficulties accessing computers that are visible in Network Places (Network and Sharing Center in Vista), make sure the computer being accessed has an account with the same name/password as the system connecting to it uses to login. NOTE: Vista's default is to require a password on the account to enable file/print sharing. While the default NetBIOS setting is correct for normal network configurations, it's possible for it to be altered, and it costs nothing to make sure it's correct. NETBIOS over TCP/IP must be enabled for normal network browsing. You can open a command prompt as described above and type the following command: nbtstat -n. This will display the status of NetBIOS or indicate it's not configured. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-08-2009, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
livefortoday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Hi I have followed your instructions and the only things I found was 1. Network Connectiions on manual of both Laptop and pc 2. Remote Procedure Call (RPC) on both laptop and pc was on manual and in dependencies "this service depends on" there were no dependencies is this ok? Where is event log?

07-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,940 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Was RPC started? Note that this is not RPC Locater, which is normally not running. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-09-2009, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
livefortoday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Yes RPC was started but was on manual. At still says it "failed to print" from the laptop.

07-09-2009, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
chrishunt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 OS: xp home, xp pro, vista home prem, debian, ubuntu, mandriva	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly so when on your laptop you click on the desktop name under the workgroup name you get a message saying you don't have permission? Can you confirm both machines have the same workgroup name? Can you click on the laptop from the desktop and see the laptops public shares?

07-10-2009, 02:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
livefortoday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly Thanks I did what you said and it has worked although it might be a bit of luck on my part but at least I know what to do now. Thanks again for sparing the time to help. Tony

08-10-2009, 10:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
livefortoday Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 10 OS: Windows XP	Re: Printing from laptop to desktop pc wirelessly "Failed to access the NetBT driver - NetBT may not be loaded". This is the message I get now in reply to below: While the default NetBIOS setting is correct for normal network configurations, it's possible for it to be altered, and it costs nothing to make sure it's correct. NETBIOS over TCP/IP must be enabled for normal network browsing. You can open a command prompt as described above and type the following command: nbtstat -n. This will display the status of NetBIOS or indicate it's not configured.