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Connect printer via crossover cable
I need to connect a printer via crossover cable to a Win7/64 laptop. The printer has a USB port, but it is defective. I created a xover cable (and tested it so I know it's good). How do I set up this printer (HP Deskjet 6940) using the xover cable connected to the ethernet port on the laptop?
I found this thread, but as the last post indicates, it lacks the details needed to do the job.
Installing printer via Ethernet Cable
I connected the printer to the laptop with the xover cable, ran through the printer wizard to install the HP6940 drivers as per the Win7 printer installation routine, but nothing will print. I tried the MS FixIt routine and still no printing.
Any suggestions how to fix this? All I see is an error - printing for this printer when I open up active printers.
Thanks!