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Can't add LAN-connected printer to my network

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gypseyman - Sep 20, 2009 at 04:06 AM
 gypseyman - Sep 21, 2009 at 02:01 AM
Hi all,

I've recently set up a LAN hub on my computer and am trying to connect my Lexmark c540n printer directly to the hub using a standard Cat5 cable (rather than to the computer via a USB connection) as I'd like other computers on my home network to be able to use this printer regardless of which computers I have turned on (or off) at any given moment in time. Now, however, when I try to add a printer to the network, it can't find the printer. I'm using XP Pro...

I'm sure this is an easy fix but I'm stumped... any suggestions welcomed.

Thanx
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sharpman Posts 1021 Registration date Saturday May 23, 2009 Status Contributor Last seen October 20, 2010 183
Sep 20, 2009 at 08:46 AM
Have you set the ip address, subnet mask and gateway details in the printer?
are they set to the same parameters as the rest of your LAN
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gypseyman
Sep 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM
ah...

how would i find those details? I'm only using a Netgear 5-port LAN hub...

Cheers
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sharpman Posts 1021 Registration date Saturday May 23, 2009 Status Contributor Last seen October 20, 2010 183
Sep 20, 2009 at 03:01 PM
these details will be set up on your printer. do you have the manual. the display should have an option to set these up.
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gypseyman
Sep 21, 2009 at 02:01 AM
Looks like I've managed to get it sorted! Thanks very much for your help! :)
Cheers
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