On 9 Apr 2011, at 14:56, THDW wrote:

> 
> On 9 Apr 2011, at 07:52, Alan Dow wrote:
> 
>> Look at Control Panel->Network->Ethernet - Does the printer show up there?
> 
> No.
> 
> Thanks for the help, Alan and Erik, but I am still not getting any joy.

Can you see your printer from your web browser at this address:

http://127.0.0.1:631/printers/

If not (with the printer connected and on) can you add it from this address:
 
http://127.0.0.1:631/admin

by clicking the button 'Find New Printers' or 'Add Printer'.

Hamid