Mac - Windows Printing

MACSPECTRUM · May 3rd, 2003, 01:30 AM

how does your mac communicate to the Lexmark?
via AppleTalk? or via TCP/IP?

if via TCP/IP then the win2k machine should see it, but if not (i.e. you mac prints via appletalk), download DAVE 4 for OS X, www.thursby.com and it allows you to share the printer over a TCP/IP network.

obviously you already have tcp/ip setup since you share a router

the download is a time limited full working demo
i use it in many situations and it is easy to install
1. download
2. install
3. reboot
4. share Lexmark printer via Mac using DAVE Sharing System Pref.

one more thing, you will need to setup your win2k pc to print via postscript, check the Lexmark website OR Win 2K may already have the driver in its database of drivers

total time, including beer break, 20 minutes, tops.

i know many of you hear/read me talking/typing about DAVE but it works, is simple to install and is easy for clients to maintain.

check here also at M$ technet site -
ms postscript link

[ May 03, 2003, 02:09 AM: Message edited by: macspectrum ]

MACSPECTRUM · May 3rd, 2003, 02:06 AM

for fun I just setup DAVE 4.0.2 for OS X to share my Apple Personal LaserWriter 320 to be able to print to it from my Win 2k Server machine.

No problemo.

Just follow instructions and "badda bing" - printing....

Now just ask me how I found the LW 320 driver for Win 2K, that's another story.....

so even a 'shlub' like me can get it to work.

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neema · May 3rd, 2003, 02:57 AM

i should have probably been clearer.... my lexmark is hooked up to my G4's usb port.

MACSPECTRUM · May 3rd, 2003, 03:41 AM

still same answer
download and try

neema · May 3rd, 2003, 12:33 PM

Hey. I have a Lexmark Z45 printer connected to my G4 running 10.2.5. Is there anyway to get a Windows 2000 box to be able to print to this computer? We are networked through my Linksys router.

Thanks.

dthompson101 · May 3rd, 2003, 10:26 PM

If you load up your CUPS interface on your PowerMac in a web broswer and type in this URl : http://127.0.0.1:631/

you will be able to get to the internal workings of the CUPS engine that runs the print centre now.

You can also do it in the print centre with a little tweaking. If you click on the "option" key while you select the "add" button from the print centre, you will give given an "advanced" option from the pop up menu....use it!

For more on Windows 2000 USB. networking and getting them to all work in harmony, see this link here

PosterBoy · May 4th, 2003, 01:22 AM

Here is a tutorial on Getting a Windows machine to print to an HP 970 connected to a Mac which should prove useful. All the steps should be the same or very similar, just using the name/drivers for your printer.

--PB

MACSPECTRUM · May 4th, 2003, 01:31 AM

Neema, you'll have to let us know how this all worked out with the 3 different proposals.

neema · May 4th, 2003, 08:54 PM

hey everyone. I just got back from a trip to seattle today. I will test out all the different solutions and let everyone know what worked when I'm done. :-D Thanks!

neema · May 4th, 2003, 11:48 PM

dang it! i have tried every method posted and every little workaround on mac os x hints but still, nothing. i think there must be something wrong with my configuration. oh well, kinda sucks i guess.... thanks anyways!!