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Hello!
I just bought a ThermoJet 3D printer that used to be connected to a network. It worked when it was removed from the network, but when I am trying to connect it directly to a laptop (WinXP) I can`t get a connection with the printer. When I "ping" the computer I get a time out, and the laptop can`t "see" or connect to the printer.
I also have the computer that was connected to the printer at the previous owner, I can`t get a connection there either although the "ping" is OK.
Any suggestions?

Best regards
John

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Are you able to use the printer from the machine that it is connected to?

It sounds like you have a problem with the File and Printer Sharing in Windows. This document might be able to help you set up the sharing so that it works correctly. The first thing I would check is that the workgroup for the new computer matches the workgroup of the other machine. It's not necessary that they are the same, but it does help out.

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