Re: [tlug] VirtualBox Capabilities

[Christian Horn <chorn@example.com>]

On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 10:10:19AM +0900, CL wrote:
> 
> I am using an HP Photosmart 3210a All-in-One on my network (connected to 

So its a networkprinter.


> VirtualBox comes with its own network drivers, so I am able to access my 
> LAN and WAN without problem.  

..and the vm can access networkservices offered on the lan, ok.


> However, I find absolutely *no mention* of 
> printing or network printing in the documentation.  I thought that I'd 
> ask here (think globally, ask locally) before making any sort of attempt 
> to install any sort of printer driver ... or to ask on the VirtualBox UG.

On this level network-printing is "just an other ip-based service".
You could check from the lan if you can establish a tcp-connection to
port 515 on the networkprinter using 'telnet ip 515', making sure
the most common service is available. 
The same command should work from the XP home, and you should be able
to setup a network-printer on the XP home much as you would do on a
XP home on a standalone computer.


Christian