networking usb printer communication error

[mirojr]

I have problems with a usb printer being networked.

 

I have a laptop acting as print server and then the other laptops get the mapped printer.

 

I cant work out if its a usb issue, but i get a communication error

 

I send jobs but they never work.

 

epson D88 Stylus

 

Not able to use a parallel port... there isnt one.

 

The print server prints fine.

 

Anyone any pointers.

 

Thanks

 

p.s. tried turning off firewall on print server