unable to print using local network

[Tonerbomb]

Re: unable to print using local network

That would be bizarre if that worked considering the MFP has to resolve it to an IP address, but stranger things have happened.

that's why I through it out there!! actually the DNS server resolves the IP to host name not the mfp.

[ApeosMan]

Re: unable to print using local network

that's why I through it out there!! actually the DNS server resolves the IP to host name not the mfp.

Ok no worries. I don't know about Ricoh MFP's but the ones I work on can resolve host names (SMB-NetBEUI host names) locally without DNS, just like a PC can do. That being said the host names need to be in the same subnet, because a broadcast is sent out.

Oh but I see you said to print via a host name, so that's really up to the PC or server to resolve to an IP.

[slimslob]

Re: unable to print using local network

Ok no worries. I don't know about Ricoh MFP's but the ones I work on can resolve host names (SMB-NetBEUI host names) locally without DNS, just like a PC can do. That being said the host names need to be in the same subnet, because a broadcast is sent out.

Oh but I see you said to print via a host name, so that's really up to the PC or server to resolve to an IP.

I agree. Host name is a NetBios/NetBEUI function and does not rely on DNS or even IP Address. I have used Host name at customers where I have had problems with customer changing their router and therefore subnet.

[ApeosMan]

Re: unable to print using local network

I agree. Host name is a NetBios/NetBEUI function and does not rely on DNS or even IP Address. I have used Host name at customers where I have had problems with customer changing their router and therefore subnet.

Sad thing is printer companies are now gradually starting to remove support and functionality for SMB/NetBEUI printing, due to it now being a legacy protocol and not many people using it. It's good for situations like you mentioned. But I suppose there is always WSD.

Anyway my apologies for going a tad off topic

[Vollegaaz]

Re: unable to print using local network

Sad thing is printer companies are now gradually starting to remove support and functionality for SMB/NetBEUI printing, due to it now being a legacy protocol and not many people using it. It's good for situations like you mentioned. But I suppose there is always WSD.

Anyway my apologies for going a tad off topic

...and depending on the OS used, NetBeui is by default off (can be switched on in tcp/ip settings-advanced-wins.
But as mentioned above, always try to print peer-to peer with your laptop connected straight to the mfp.

[margic brian]

Re: unable to print using local network

thanks for your support guys
i have tried all your options even using the crossover cable nothing is working out am now thinking of ordering a new printer board as a last option