can't add LAN-connected printer to my network Closed

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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

sharpman · Answer

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

gypseyman · Answer

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

sharpman · Answer

these details will be set up on your printer. do you have the manual. the display should have an option to set these up.

Can't add LAN-connected printer to my network

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