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Is there a way to detect the ip of an old print server without software?

Asked by nicky (207points) October 16th, 2011

I have an old hp laserjet 5 that I am trying to set up using an old linksys print server. I had it running like 6–7 months ago, but some hardware changes were made to the network making the networked printer impossible. I now have new hardware and am trying to set it up again because it would be nice not having to pay 8 cents a page at school.

Here’s how i set it up originally: The print server was made for Windows XP and below. So, the software from linksys’ website wont run on windows 7. The software’s only real use to me is to tell me what the IP of the printserver is because windows 7 actually has its own drivers for this old stuff, only requiring an IP. I elected to install windows xp on a virtual machine and install the software there to get the IP, then go to windows 7 and manually add a printer. AND Done… printer worked.

I really don’t want to deal with installing XP again. It’s time consuming and a pain in the A$$, only for a use of about 5 minutes. I feel like this could be solved by less invasive means.

Does anyone know of a way to find out the IP of a printsever that windows 7 wont directly recognize? (yes i know i should’ve written it down lol)

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