I'm running parallels/winxp pro on an OS X imac. MyCanon iP4000 pixma printer works fine on the Mac side. When I try to print after switching over to Windows, I get a message that the printer is off line. If I unplug the printer USB input and then plug it back in, Windows will now recognize the printer and all works fine until I go back to the Mac side; then I have to unplug and replug the printer again. Same thing happens with my external hard drive. I just downloaded the most recent updates for Parallels Desktop (build 3188) and Tools today 5/5/07. Is there a way to make USB connections recognized when switching back and forth between OS X and Win XP?
use devices Shared Folders to access the hard disk when mounted on the mac side I don't use a printer but try making it a network printer on the mac side Hugh W
