win2K printer sharing question?

[flenn]

I just set up 4 networked PC's all running Win2K Prof. One PC has a local laser and a local inkjet printer that all machines share. Right now I have to logon to that PC (username and password) before I can access the printers. Is there a way where the 3 machines can just automatically use the printers without having to enter username/password info after every reboot? Hopefully this is a simple question and the answer is something that I just overlooked.

 

[Cintax]

The only way your going to be able to share those printers w/ out logging into the computer whenever you want to print, is to go purchase a print server, it should only cost u around $100 and that will enable u to use the printers from anywhere on the network whenever you whant.

 

[Ladi]

On the machine with the printers locally installed (that's acting as your print server), create accounts matching the accounts used to log into the other 3 computers (Control Panel>Users and Passwords). Make sure these new accounts have permission to use the printers and you should be good to go.

~Ladi