Ok i fixed that and it still did not work so I checked on the linux box under configure your computer under security and firewall. I checked cups to connect to the Internet but it does not change the choice. every time you exit it clears that choice. i even did this and rebooted but it still clears this and will not allow cups to connect. any ideas?
ok now i turned the firewall off at the same screen that i was choosing cups at and the printer was found by the xp machine but it never printed and now i cant get the firewall to turn back on.
thanks so much,
Bower