How can I connect my Macbook Pro 13" to an HP Deskjet F4400 that is connected to my PC running XP?
Right, its been a while since I've done this, but since the setup works here (HP 5150), at least it is possible.
I think that all that I did was go to the printer options in XP, and selected the printer -> properties and enabled sharing. (So these steps are pretty much similar to sharing a printer with other Windows users.)
Then, in Mac OSX, I went to System Preferences, then the Printer & Fax panel.
Click on the + icon to add a printer. A new window should open where you can select the printer. There should be a tab labeled "windows", after which you can navigate through your network to select the workgroup->your XP machine->shared printer.
Make sure any firewall on XP allows access to the printer!
Hope it helps, if not, let me know.
You must still be on Leopard. Here's what I see when I click "Add Printer":
I believe if you'll click on the "Protocol" pop-up button in the Add Printer box you'll get an option for Windows, IIRC.
The protocal box is limited to three choices ( HP jetdirect- Socket, Line Printer Daemon - LPD, Internet Printing Protocol - IPP) . How do I tell if I am on Leopard or something else?
I hijacked this thread from MacSE/30 since his problem using a F4400 was solved at the point where I hit the wall.Now do you not have the Driver cd for the hp deskjet F4400? Printers aren't really based on operating systems. However the age of the printer dictates what drivers are available. The f4400 series is a recent line from HP if I recall correctly. HP's website has drivers on their website for installing the printer onto mac Machines. For instance