So either the VM or the host can access the USB, but not both.
Some possible approaches:
- Continue to do what you are doing (shut down the VM when you need to
print)
- Share the printer under Linux using samba and set up Windows to print to
that share
- vice versa (share under Windows and have Linux print to the Windows
share).
\\Greg
On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Zed <[email protected]> wrote:
> gmartin <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 11:34 PM, Zed <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> > > Using Virtualbox v4.0.0r69151 to run Windows 2000 on a computer with
> > > LinuxMint Debian Edition as its operating system.
> > >
> > > Connected to the computer is a HP LaserJet 2605dn. In Windows 2000 it
> > > is set up as a shared printer.
> > >
> > > Printing from Windows 2000 is successful. Printing from LMDE is not
> > > successful unless Windows 2000 is shutdown..
> > >
> > > Any advice in how to overcome the problem will be received with a sigh
> > > of relief :-)
>
> > How is the printer attached to the host computer?
>
> USB
>
> > How is the LMDE system trying to print? Directly to the device or through
> > the WIndows shared printer
>
> Not sure how to answer this :-( The printer connection is to
> /var/run/cups/cups.sock. There are Server Settings but I have no idea
> whether I need to set these up;
>
> LMDE is the host and if Windows 2000 is running under Virtual Box LMDE does
> not appear to have printing capabilities - Windows has seized control.
>
> As I only use Windows for one purpose - to run a genealogy program - it is
> not a major for me to quit Windows if I happen to be running it when I want
> to print from LMDE. However, it would be satisfying to know why?
>
> Zed
> --
> Zed
> A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing. --William James
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Protect Your Site and Customers from Malware Attacks
> Learn about various malware tactics and how to avoid them. Understand
> malware threats, the impact they can have on your business, and how you
> can protect your company and customers by using code signing.
> http://p.sf.net/sfu/oracle-sfdevnl
> _______________________________________________
> VBox-users-community mailing list
> [email protected]
> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/vbox-users-community
>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Special Offer-- Download ArcSight Logger for FREE (a $49 USD value)!
Finally, a world-class log management solution at an even better price-free!
Download using promo code Free_Logger_4_Dev2Dev. Offer expires
February 28th, so secure your free ArcSight Logger TODAY!
http://p.sf.net/sfu/arcsight-sfd2d
_______________________________________________
VBox-users-community mailing list
[email protected]
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/vbox-users-community
