Can't add any network printer

[MichelS]

Hi there!

I have a problem with a fresh install of Vista Business incl. SP1 on a Dell Notebook(D630). It's necessary that the owner connect directly to a network printer. Everytime we try to connect over TCP/IP we get the errormessage:

"Windows cannot connect to the printer. Operation could not be completed
(error 0x00000003)."

This happens with every printer we try(e.g. HP8100, Canon IR2100). What we have tried:

- Automatic and manual connection
- Connect to name or ip
- Vista included driver and the actual one from HP
- Deleted all printers and ports, started in safe mode, cleaned Spooler and reg(

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324757/en-us)

We tried it with userlogon and as local administrator. Attaching a local printer or via a windows print server is working. But unfortunately we have to connect directly.

Any help appreciated!

 

[smah]

Instead of connecting to a network printer by name or IP, Use the add printer wizard to add a new local printer. Create a new local port \\server\share as appropriate.

 

[schtek]

check this faq out it belongs to "markdmac" faq329-5798 i have found that his scripts work on 'vista business' pick out the printer part of it and run a logon script (local or domain)if the printer is shared on a 2003 server it works a treat...


"Practice makes Perfect"
("la pratique rend parfait")
CPO rt'd RN

 

[MichelS]

Thanks for your answer. What do you mean with "\\server\share"? I use the wizard and create a new local port. And then? How should vista now without IP which Printer I want to connect?

 

[tlcscousin]

http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/ctis/help/tcpipprinter/default.htm

The above link shows adding a network IP printer which although the images are not showing the vista interface works the same way.

 

[smah]

\\server\share could be \\computername\printername if it's a shared printer on a particular computer (and name resolution is working properly). If your network doesn't resolve names, you can use the ip address like \\ip-address\printername. It depends somewhat on how the specific printer is connected to the network.

 

[linney]

Windows Vista laptop can't connect to network printer on home netw

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...the+printer+error+0x00000003#577ee37abbc89ee9

See if there are any Spooler type errors in the Event Viewer, is the Service running?

You cannot add a printer, and you receive printer spooler error messages

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;324757

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

File and Printer Sharing in Windows Vista

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

 

[PRPhx]

Doing a google search, it seems that your error indicates that a path can not be found. Various forums suggest you have the latest driver OR trying an XP driver.