Remote Connection and Local Printing

[crossmank]

I am connecting remotely with work from home. Both machines are running XP Pro. I want to print something from the remote machine on my local printer. I go to add printers (on the remote machine) and I have the option for hooking up to a printer on the internet or network, but it is asking for an address:

(

http://server/printers/myprinter/.printer)

Does anyone know where to get this address. I am using a HP Photosmart 1115 connected by USB and under properties it says it is on port DOT4_001.

Thanks in advance for any help that anyone can give me.

 

[smah]

Unfortunately, it's not going to work because of the type of printer port. Have a look here:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302361

 

[crossmank]

thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

 

[spluim]

Can you tell me if you ever got the remote printer to work. I have the same situation you express but I have been completely unable to make it work.

 

[smah]

If you're in the same situation and that MSKB article applies to you, it won't work with that printer port.

 

[OriginalAnalyst]

According to that Microsoft article that the URL link points to, it says you can make it work.

 

[smah]

Yes, apparently it's been updated with a workaround since I originally posted it.