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We have an Apple LaserWriter printer on a network with Macintosh and PC-compatible computers, including an NT server. We have always been able to see LaserWriter printer, but after installation of the NT server, the Apple printer no longer shows up in the Chooser.
DISCUSSION Your NT computer has most likely been configured to capture the printer. When setting up a printer on an NT workstation the printer capture option defaults to on. Capturing the printer hides the printer from the Chooser. On Windows NT Server computers, with Services for Macintosh (SFM) installed, this is intended to force users to print through the NT Server. On Windows NT Workstation computers, which lack Services for Macintosh, this prevents computers from seeing the AppleTalk printer entirely with no option to print through a server. If the printer has been set up via AppleTalk on the Windows NT computer: 1) Go to the printer's Properties 2) Click on the 'Ports' tab 3) Click on 'Configure Port...' 4) Uncheck 'Capture this AppleTalk printing device' For more information about Windows NT printing services, contact your network administrator, Microsoft, or check your Windows NT documentation. |
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| Product Area: | Communications-Networking |
| Category: | Other System Connectivity |
| Sub Category: | General Topics |
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