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December 03, 2008  
Subject: Can't install a printer...
Group: microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
Date: 7/17/2008 4:56:01 PM
From: =?Utf-8?B?YzJsQW5F?= [Email Address Protection]

Looking for a little help here, actually, ALOT OF HELP!

I have two(2) computers,

one(1) laptop;

Dell XPS M1710, (less than 10 months old) &

One(1) desktop;

Dell XPS 630i, (Brand new).

Both are running MS Vista.

They are both connected to a broadband internet connection from Cox
Communications via a modem/router I have had for three(3) years now;

Motorola SBG1000.

I have NEVER had any issues with this modem and the six(6) other computers
which have utilized this connection point in that same three year time frame.

The problem I am having is getting the two new computers to see & connect to
my printer;

HP Business Inkjet 2230, connected directly to the modem/router via a
biodirectional cable.

As stated previously, I have not had any problems with the "other" computers
which all were running several different forms of software. I could connect
to the printer with each and every one of them.

My question is,

Why is it sooo hard to get this simple task to work AND what do I have to do
to make it work?

Buying a new modem, router, & printer, is out of the question.

Help!

Thank You for your time,

Chris Lane


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