Printer question

[Xee]

I have a Laserjet 1020 networked/shared between two computers (the computer the printer is attached to needs to be on in order to use the printer from anywhere else). I have no problems whatsoever printing any kind of document from the computer attached to the printer. However, if I print anything from the second computer (in a different room) that normally requires a window to pop up, it won't print.

For example, if I print an envelope, a window will pop up telling me to enter an envelope in the manual tray and click "Ok". Or if I try to print double sided, a window will pop up saying that I need enter the printed pages upside down and press "Continue". Neither of these windows show up on the second computer and instead an orange light just blinks on the printer. This will only go away if I turn the printer off and then back on.

Is there any way to get around this or will I just have to print the "specialty" documents from the first computer? Thanks.

 

[Zetro]

Hey Xee, that is an odd one. The LaserJet 1020 is a rather "gimped" printer you could say. It does not have the very useful resume buttons on the top when the orange light is blinking to go ahead with the printing job. Not one of my favorite printers, for networks I always prefer ethernet capable

Question for you, I assume you are using the upper manual feed tray for the envelopes and such right? When you print these are you selecting that tray specifically when you print to the printer? Second are you running the most up to date driver for the printer on the hosted pc? If not update the driver, delete the shared printer off the second and reinstall it then try again.