Share all in one HP in XP.

[max30]

Hi

Anyone know how to fully share a all in one HP on an xp pro machine, so that everyone can fax,scan and print, without buying a jetdirect box.



Thanks.

 

[smah]

You can share it as a printer using windows printer sharing, but it's unlikely that others will be able to scan or fax remotely.

 

[max30]

Printing is not the problem..

The fax and scanning require bidirectional communication.
Not sure how to achive this with xp pro

 

[rdarrelt]

I chased this problem for 4 years and finally wound up getting another brand of printer. You also need to get a network print sharing device. These come in a variety of sizes and cost starting at about $45 at your local CompUSA. It will direct connect to your printer and be dedicated to that device (in the simplest form). Once you set it up as a network recognized device it can be configured as a printer for anyone connected to your network. You may need to install server client software on each workstation that wants to use the printer. I did this with a multifunction Brother Laser Fax/Printer/Copier. The software for the printer was also installed on each machine so the extra features could be accessed. I can print, copy or fax from any of them. The biggest problem I have is the print server, which I only paid $44 for, drops off the network and has to be rebooted periodically. I'll probably buy a better quality product now that I've worked out the basic process. HP printers seem to require the JetDirect device to enable the extra features. Some servers say they might work with the HP's. No guarantee.

 

[max30]

Hmm,, looks like jetdirect is the way to go.