VMware

This Question is Not Answered

1 "correct" answer available (10 pts) 2 "helpful" answers available (6 pts)
0 Replies Last post: Jun 10, 2009 6:12 PM by bpchristensen  

Trouble with Brother MFC Network Printer posted: Jun 10, 2009 6:12 PM

Click to view bpchristensen's profile Lurker 1 posts since
May 5, 2009

Environmentals:

  • All-Apple network consisting of two Apple Airport Extremes (works flawless across all wired and wirelss Macs and PCs)
  • Brother MFC multi-function printer hardw-wired (Ethernet) to one of the AEB units (the "master")
  • MacBook Pro running 10.5.6 and Fusion 2.0
  • Fusion running network in "bridged" mode because of VPN (cannot be changed to NAT, I do not believe)

Problem Description:

Using Windows Add Printer Wizard, I am unable to find the printer on the network. Using Bonjour, the printer shows up and I can install it and add the drivers, but will not print once installed.

  • I can ping the IP address of the printer
  • The printer works fine from a "regular" Windows laptop on the network using Bonjour
  • The printer works fine from the Mac "host" OS and other Macs on the network

I tried using the Windows Add Printer wizard and specified the IP address of the printer - not found. I tried the NetBIOS name - not found..

I'm at my wit's end trying to figure out why this won't work. I'm a n00b with Fusion, but generally fairly handy with networking stuff (though my Windows skills are rapidly declining the more I use my Macs!) :8}

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

VMware Beta Programs

Want to be Considered for Future Beta Programs?

Learn More

VMware Developer

Download SDKs, APIs, videos,
training, and more in the Developer community.

Learn More

Developer
Sample Code

Increase your developer productivity with VMware API sample code.

Learn More

VMworld
Sessions & Labs

Online access to the latest VMworld Sessions & Labs and online services.

Learn more

Purchase PSO Credits Online

Purchase credits to redeem training and consulting services online.

Buy Now

Community Hardware Software

View reported configurations or report your own.

Learn More

Only VMware ... Delivers Nexus 1000V

Ensure consistent, policy-based network capabilities to virtual machines across your data center.

Learn More

Communities