Networked Printer Question

[TheFro]

I have a shared multifunction printer hooked up to my main XP machine. Is there a way to configure it so that any network printing requests will bring the computer out of standby?

Under properties for my network card, I checked the box for "Allow this Device to bring the computer out of standby" or something, but random network traffic will bring the computer out of standby, so it never sleeps. I tried checking the box below that says something like "Allow only Managed requests" or something like that, but it doesn't work either.

I don't want to use a USB network server cause I lose my scanning/cardreader functionality. Any thing I may have missed or anything that can help?

 

[InlineFive]

You can't be that specific. You have already done the best that you can do.

 

[JackMDS]

Uncheck the power saving (if any) of the LAN's Card Drivers. I.e. the LAN card should Not go to Sleep.

Make sure that the Motherboard BIOS are checked to allow resume on LAN traffic as well.

BTW, Network Ready All in One is a little more than $100. So if it does not work give yourself one for the Holydays.

 

[TheFro]

Oh well, it was worth a shot. Thanks for the help guys. :beer: