Unable to see another iMAC on the network

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Unable to see another iMAC on the network

Just bought 2 iMACs. They are seemingly shared (icons appear in 'Finder', but can't 'see' each other - i.e. unable to ping. They are in different buildings: one connected to the router via ethernet, and the other is using a wireless connection to the router. I just need to use the printer connected to the iMAC on the end of the ethernet. (OK with setting up sharing.) What haven't I done to make it work ?

iMAC, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Jan 16, 2011 6:22 AM

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captfred

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Jan 16, 2011 6:34 AM in response to sbhabyn

Given that they are on the same subnet,

On the machine sharing the printer:
System Preferences > Sharing > check Printer Sharing. Look in the Printer box and check the printer. Check the Users box and verify "Everyone".

On the other machine:
System Preferences > Print & Fax > click the "+" sign under the printer list. Add the printer here.

Should be ready to select in a File > Print... > drop down box.

Regards

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sbhabyn Author

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Jan 16, 2011 8:15 AM in response to captfred

Yup. That's it. Didn't understand the need to configure both iMACs in the same / similar way. Thank you so much. Till the next time ..........

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captfred

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Jan 16, 2011 8:29 AM in response to sbhabyn

Glad to help. 🙂

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