Cannot print to USB printer from Windows in Parallels

[MotionMan]

I have a MacBook running OSX 10.5.7.
I have to use Windows for a couple work programs. I am running Parallels 3.0.

In MacOS I can print to my USB printer.

In Windows, I can print to our network printer (actually a really cool copier) in the other room, but I cannot print to my USB printer in my office. The USB printer is installed on Windows and otherwise seems fine. I do not get any errors, just no output.

I am a "former" Windows guy (until about a month ago), so I have an idea of what I am doing in Windows. So, I think it must be the pass-through the MacOS that is causing problem. What setting etc. should I be checking in the MacOS? Other ideas?

Thanks.

 

[VinylxScratches]

Did you give Parallels the USB printer? When it's on do you see it in the USB area at the bottom of Parallels?

When you try to print, does it pop up by the clock that it's attempting to print?

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: VinylxScratches
Did you give Parallels the USB printer? When it's on do you see it in the USB area at the bottom of Parallels?

When you try to print, does it pop up by the clock that it's attempting to print?

Ah, crap. LOL

I knew I was missing something Mac. I added the check mark in the USB menu of Parallels and now it's printing.

WIll that check mark stay there or do I need to make a perma-change somewhere?

MotionMan

 

[VinylxScratches]

I think it should stay. I don't have Parallels installed anymore to make sure .