Lexmark Z32: "Printer not Ready..."

[Ben B]

Hello,

One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
formatting and installing recently has been the loss of a
printer - which was running, prior to this, as well as it
had from the beginning.

Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it to no
avail; there now seems to be silence.

I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read the KB
article on printer problems, down to the Run command.

Connections are good. The software disc well-used over
three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes with
the download screen showing instant calendars being
installed.

I was able to create floppies as offered on that screen
but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10 mins.
for a completion without that happening. All the software
appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
installed several times.

Device Manager has the correct port and reports all in
order.

I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an identical
result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be coincidence
that this failure followed the PF and I.

Ideas please.

Thanks.

Ben.

[Ben B]

An Update.

Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another computer.
I will post back.

>-----Original Message-----
>Hello,
>
>One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
>formatting and installing recently has been the loss of a
>printer - which was running, prior to this, as well as it
>had from the beginning.
>
>Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it to no
>avail; there now seems to be silence.
>
>I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read the KB
>article on printer problems, down to the Run command.
>
>Connections are good. The software disc well-used over
>three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes with
>the download screen showing instant calendars being
>installed.
>
>I was able to create floppies as offered on that screen
>but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10 mins.
>for a completion without that happening. All the software
>appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
>installed several times.
>
>Device Manager has the correct port and reports all in
>order.
>
>I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an identical
>result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
coincidence
>that this failure followed the PF and I.
>
>Ideas please.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Ben.
>.
>

[Noel Paton]

Ben
Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit> and using them -
IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software that ever hit this
planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came from.
(The printers aren't much better either<g>)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
or
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> An Update.
>
> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another computer.
> I will post back.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hello,
> >
> >One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
> >formatting and installing recently has been the loss of a
> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as well as it
> >had from the beginning.
> >
> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it to no
> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
> >
> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read the KB
> >article on printer problems, down to the Run command.
> >
> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used over
> >three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes with
> >the download screen showing instant calendars being
> >installed.
> >
> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that screen
> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10 mins.
> >for a completion without that happening. All the software
> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
> >installed several times.
> >
> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports all in
> >order.
> >
> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an identical
> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
> coincidence
> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
> >
> >Ideas please.
> >
> >Thanks.
> >
> >Ben.
> >.
> >

[Ben B]

Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and find
that the Welsh weather has taken over.

I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly. Have
tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a local
small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have suggested
trying it on a second comp. If it has failed, well I shall
adopt your attititude towards it. That said I require from
you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I am, I
shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny> just
wisely recognising your store of know-how is almost
unlimited.

Cheers, Noel.

Ben.


>-----Original Message-----
>Ben
>Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit> and
using them -
>IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software that
ever hit this
>planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came from.
>(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
>
>--
>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
>Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
messages to NG's
>or
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp
>
>"Ben B" > wrote in
message
...
>> An Update.
>>
>> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
computer.
>> I will post back.
>>
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Hello,
>> >
>> >One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
>> >formatting and installing recently has been the loss
of a
>> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as well as
it
>> >had from the beginning.
>> >
>> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it to
no
>> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
>> >
>> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read the
KB
>> >article on printer problems, down to the Run command.
>> >
>> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used over
>> >three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes
with
>> >the download screen showing instant calendars being
>> >installed.
>> >
>> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that screen
>> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10
mins.
>> >for a completion without that happening. All the
software
>> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
>> >installed several times.
>> >
>> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports all in
>> >order.
>> >
>> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an identical
>> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
>> coincidence
>> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
>> >
>> >Ideas please.
>> >
>> >Thanks.
>> >
>> >Ben.
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>

[Noel Paton]

Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home printers! - So long as you stay
away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far wrong.
My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I should shut up for a change.

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
or
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and find
> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
>
> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly. Have
> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a local
> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have suggested
> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed, well I shall
> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I require from
> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I am, I
> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny> just
> wisely recognising your store of know-how is almost
> unlimited.
>
> Cheers, Noel.
>
> Ben.
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Ben
> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit> and
> using them -
> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software that
> ever hit this
> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came from.
> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
> >
> >--
> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
> messages to NG's
> >or
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> 27pmvp.asp
> >
> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> message
> ...
> >> An Update.
> >>
> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
> computer.
> >> I will post back.
> >>
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >Hello,
> >> >
> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
> >> >formatting and installing recently has been the loss
> of a
> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as well as
> it
> >> >had from the beginning.
> >> >
> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it to
> no
> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
> >> >
> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read the
> KB
> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run command.
> >> >
> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used over
> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes
> with
> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars being
> >> >installed.
> >> >
> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that screen
> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10
> mins.
> >> >for a completion without that happening. All the
> software
> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
> >> >installed several times.
> >> >
> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports all in
> >> >order.
> >> >
> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an identical
> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
> >> coincidence
> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
> >> >
> >> >Ideas please.
> >> >
> >> >Thanks.
> >> >
> >> >Ben.
> >> >.
> >> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

You made my day.... can I have one of the babies if the mating is
successful! I promise to raise it properly. I'm a really good printer
Mommy, I have three already (although they are Canons) and they're really
good on my network.

Actually, being more sensible, the first thing I would try is another
printer cable, you can probably borrow one from a friend. Are you trying to
connect via USB or LPT?
--
Cari
MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
www.coribright.com

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> An Update.
>
> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another computer.
> I will post back.
>

[Ben B]

Hello Cari,

That response was... unexpected and delightful. I thought
along similar lines when I wrote mine!

I hope the failure is merely co-incidental, following as
it did to my first format and install! I have a great test
page and alignment printout dated 19th.June. It connects
to LPT1(parallel?) port. I may be able to find someone
with an identical cable, but if not, I plan on taking it
into a gem of a printer 'Daddy' in a local store.
Will post if I find a happy solution, and au contraire, I
guess, too. I do 'love' all my computing equipment - when
it behaves!

Thanks, Cari.

>-----Original Message-----

>You made my day.... can I have one of the babies if the
mating is
>successful! I promise to raise it properly. I'm a
really good printer
>Mommy, I have three already (although they are Canons)
and they're really
>good on my network.
>
>Actually, being more sensible, the first thing I would
try is another
>printer cable, you can probably borrow one from a
friend. Are you trying to
>connect via USB or LPT?
>--
>Cari
>MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
>www.coribright.com
>
>"Ben B" > wrote in
message
...
>> An Update.
>>
>> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
computer.
>> I will post back.
>>
>
>
>.
>

[Ben B]

Hello Noel,

I have a sensible printer "Mommy" (see above) helping out
so your role is now ended. <bg>

Ben.
>-----Original Message-----
>Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home printers! -
So long as you stay
>away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far wrong.
>My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I should
shut up for a change.
>
>--
>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
>Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
messages to NG's
>or
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp
>
>"Ben B" > wrote in
message
...
>> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and find
>> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
>>
>> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly. Have
>> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a local
>> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have suggested
>> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed, well I
shall
>> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I require
from
>> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
>> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I am, I
>> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny> just
>> wisely recognising your store of know-how is almost
>> unlimited.
>>
>> Cheers, Noel.
>>
>> Ben.
>>
>>
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Ben
>> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit> and
>> using them -
>> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software
that
>> ever hit this
>> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came
from.
>> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
>> >
>> >--
>> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>> >
>> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >
>> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
post
>> messages to NG's
>> >or
>>
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
>> 27pmvp.asp
>> >
>> >"Ben B" > wrote in
>> message
>> ...
>> >> An Update.
>> >>
>> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
>> computer.
>> >> I will post back.
>> >>
>> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >Hello,
>> >> >
>> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
>> >> >formatting and installing recently has been the loss
>> of a
>> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as well
as
>> it
>> >> >had from the beginning.
>> >> >
>> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it
to
>> no
>> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
>> >> >
>> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read
the
>> KB
>> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run
command.
>> >> >
>> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used
over
>> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes
>> with
>> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars being
>> >> >installed.
>> >> >
>> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that
screen
>> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10
>> mins.
>> >> >for a completion without that happening. All the
>> software
>> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
>> >> >installed several times.
>> >> >
>> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports all
in
>> >> >order.
>> >> >
>> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an
identical
>> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
>> >> coincidence
>> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
>> >> >
>> >> >Ideas please.
>> >> >
>> >> >Thanks.
>> >> >
>> >> >Ben.
>> >> >.
>> >> >
>> >
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>

[Noel Paton]

Believe me - Cari is good!
(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? - please? - pretty
please??<g>)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
or
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> Hello Noel,
>
> I have a sensible printer "Mommy" (see above) helping out
> so your role is now ended. <bg>
>
> Ben.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home printers! -
> So long as you stay
> >away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far wrong.
> >My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I should
> shut up for a change.
> >
> >--
> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
> messages to NG's
> >or
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> 27pmvp.asp
> >
> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> message
> ...
> >> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and find
> >> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
> >>
> >> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly. Have
> >> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a local
> >> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have suggested
> >> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed, well I
> shall
> >> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I require
> from
> >> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
> >> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I am, I
> >> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny> just
> >> wisely recognising your store of know-how is almost
> >> unlimited.
> >>
> >> Cheers, Noel.
> >>
> >> Ben.
> >>
> >>
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >Ben
> >> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit> and
> >> using them -
> >> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software
> that
> >> ever hit this
> >> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came
> from.
> >> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >> >
> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >
> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
> post
> >> messages to NG's
> >> >or
> >>
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> >> 27pmvp.asp
> >> >
> >> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> >> message
> >> ...
> >> >> An Update.
> >> >>
> >> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
> >> computer.
> >> >> I will post back.
> >> >>
> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >> >Hello,
> >> >> >
> >> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of partitioning,
> >> >> >formatting and installing recently has been the loss
> >> of a
> >> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as well
> as
> >> it
> >> >> >had from the beginning.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed it
> to
> >> no
> >> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read
> the
> >> KB
> >> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run
> command.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used
> over
> >> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now freezes
> >> with
> >> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars being
> >> >> >installed.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that
> screen
> >> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to 10
> >> mins.
> >> >> >for a completion without that happening. All the
> >> software
> >> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and re-
> >> >> >installed several times.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports all
> in
> >> >> >order.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an
> identical
> >> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
> >> >> coincidence
> >> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Ideas please.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Thanks.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Ben.
> >> >> >.
> >> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >.
> >> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >

[Ben B]

Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to a
knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts, on
leading a thirsty damsel in distress to a pond would be
roaming in directions other with regard to her
satisfaction. And yet I see you soaking wet and clanking
madly - and she smiling wickedly!

So there.

Ben.
>-----Original Message-----
>Believe me - Cari is good!
>(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
please? - pretty
>please??<g>)
>
>--
>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
>Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
messages to NG's
>or
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp
>
>"Ben B" > wrote in
message
...
>> Hello Noel,
>>
>> I have a sensible printer "Mommy" (see above) helping
out
>> so your role is now ended. <bg>
>>
>> Ben.
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home printers! -
>> So long as you stay
>> >away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far wrong.
>> >My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I should
>> shut up for a change.
>> >
>> >--
>> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>> >
>> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >
>> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
post
>> messages to NG's
>> >or
>>
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
>> 27pmvp.asp
>> >
>> >"Ben B" > wrote in
>> message
>> ...
>> >> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and
find
>> >> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
>> >>
>> >> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly.
Have
>> >> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a local
>> >> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have suggested
>> >> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed, well I
>> shall
>> >> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I require
>> from
>> >> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
>> >> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I
am, I
>> >> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny>
just
>> >> wisely recognising your store of know-how is almost
>> >> unlimited.
>> >>
>> >> Cheers, Noel.
>> >>
>> >> Ben.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >Ben
>> >> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit>
and
>> >> using them -
>> >> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software
>> that
>> >> ever hit this
>> >> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came
>> from.
>> >> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
>> >> >
>> >> >--
>> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>> >> >
>> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >> >
>> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
>> post
>> >> messages to NG's
>> >> >or
>> >>
>>
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
>> >> 27pmvp.asp
>> >> >
>> >> >"Ben B" > wrote
in
>> >> message
>> >> ...
>> >> >> An Update.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
>> >> computer.
>> >> >> I will post back.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >> >Hello,
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of
partitioning,
>> >> >> >formatting and installing recently has been the
loss
>> >> of a
>> >> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as
well
>> as
>> >> it
>> >> >> >had from the beginning.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed
it
>> to
>> >> no
>> >> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read
>> the
>> >> KB
>> >> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run
>> command.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used
>> over
>> >> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now
freezes
>> >> with
>> >> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars
being
>> >> >> >installed.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that
>> screen
>> >> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to
10
>> >> mins.
>> >> >> >for a completion without that happening. All the
>> >> software
>> >> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and
re-
>> >> >> >installed several times.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports
all
>> in
>> >> >> >order.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an
>> identical
>> >> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
>> >> >> coincidence
>> >> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Ideas please.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Thanks.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Ben.
>> >> >> >.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >.
>> >> >
>> >
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>

[Noel Paton]

Not so much incorrigible - more encourageable!
(spot on with the rest, though :( )
:)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
or
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to a
> knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts, on
> leading a thirsty damsel in distress to a pond would be
> roaming in directions other with regard to her
> satisfaction. And yet I see you soaking wet and clanking
> madly - and she smiling wickedly!
>
> So there.
>
> Ben.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Believe me - Cari is good!
> >(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
> please? - pretty
> >please??<g>)
> >
> >--
> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
> messages to NG's
> >or
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> 27pmvp.asp
> >
> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> message
> ...
> >> Hello Noel,
> >>
> >> I have a sensible printer "Mommy" (see above) helping
> out
> >> so your role is now ended. <bg>
> >>
> >> Ben.
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home printers! -
> >> So long as you stay
> >> >away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far wrong.
> >> >My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I should
> >> shut up for a change.
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >> >
> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >
> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
> post
> >> messages to NG's
> >> >or
> >>
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> >> 27pmvp.asp
> >> >
> >> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> >> message
> >> ...
> >> >> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and
> find
> >> >> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
> >> >>
> >> >> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly.
> Have
> >> >> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a local
> >> >> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have suggested
> >> >> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed, well I
> >> shall
> >> >> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I require
> >> from
> >> >> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
> >> >> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I
> am, I
> >> >> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny>
> just
> >> >> wisely recognising your store of know-how is almost
> >> >> unlimited.
> >> >>
> >> >> Cheers, Noel.
> >> >>
> >> >> Ben.
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >> >Ben
> >> >> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark <spit>
> and
> >> >> using them -
> >> >> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver software
> >> that
> >> >> ever hit this
> >> >> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they came
> >> from.
> >> >> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
> >> >> >
> >> >> >--
> >> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
> >> post
> >> >> messages to NG's
> >> >> >or
> >> >>
> >>
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> >> >> 27pmvp.asp
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Ben B" > wrote
> in
> >> >> message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> >> An Update.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
> >> >> computer.
> >> >> >> I will post back.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >> >> >Hello,
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of
> partitioning,
> >> >> >> >formatting and installing recently has been the
> loss
> >> >> of a
> >> >> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as
> well
> >> as
> >> >> it
> >> >> >> >had from the beginning.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and followed
> it
> >> to
> >> >> no
> >> >> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And read
> >> the
> >> >> KB
> >> >> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run
> >> command.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-used
> >> over
> >> >> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now
> freezes
> >> >> with
> >> >> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars
> being
> >> >> >> >installed.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on that
> >> screen
> >> >> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up to
> 10
> >> >> mins.
> >> >> >> >for a completion without that happening. All the
> >> >> software
> >> >> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled and
> re-
> >> >> >> >installed several times.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and reports
> all
> >> in
> >> >> >> >order.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an
> >> identical
> >> >> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
> >> >> >> coincidence
> >> >> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Ideas please.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Thanks.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Ben.
> >> >> >> >.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >.
> >> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >.
> >> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Noel is my Win9x hero for all those things I've now completely forgotten
since I moved to XP!

--
Cari
MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
www.coribright.com

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to a
> knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts, on
> leading a thirsty damsel in distress to a pond would be
> roaming in directions other with regard to her
> satisfaction. And yet I see you soaking wet and clanking
> madly - and she smiling wickedly!
>
> So there.
>
> Ben.

[Ben B]

Hello Cari,

I love him too but I would never wish him to know it! <bg>

My printer, the excellent and most artistic of critters,
and a 'family' member to boot, is recovered. The problem?
An old man's rapidly declining eyesight which failed to
see a pin on a contacter-plug which was invisible by means
of being not present.

Vive Lexmark. And my thanks - for all who do their level
best to keep the rest of us up and running.

Ben.

>-----Original Message-----
>Not so much incorrigible - more encourageable!
>(spot on with the rest, though :( )
>:)
>
>--
>Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>
>Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>
>Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
messages to NG's
>or
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp
>
>"Ben B" > wrote in
message
...
>> Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to
a
>> knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts,
on
>> leading a thirsty damsel in distress to a pond would be
>> roaming in directions other with regard to her
>> satisfaction. And yet I see you soaking wet and clanking
>> madly - and she smiling wickedly!
>>
>> So there.
>>
>> Ben.
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Believe me - Cari is good!
>> >(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
>> please? - pretty
>> >please??<g>)
>> >
>> >--
>> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>> >
>> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >
>> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
post
>> messages to NG's
>> >or
>>
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
>> 27pmvp.asp
>> >
>> >"Ben B" > wrote in
>> message
>> ...
>> >> Hello Noel,
>> >>
>> >> I have a sensible printer "Mommy" (see above) helping
>> out
>> >> so your role is now ended. <bg>
>> >>
>> >> Ben.
>> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home
printers! -
>> >> So long as you stay
>> >> >away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far
wrong.
>> >> >My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I
should
>> >> shut up for a change.
>> >> >
>> >> >--
>> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>> >> >
>> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >> >
>> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
>> post
>> >> messages to NG's
>> >> >or
>> >>
>>
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
>> >> 27pmvp.asp
>> >> >
>> >> >"Ben B" > wrote
in
>> >> message
>> >> ...
>> >> >> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and
>> find
>> >> >> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly.
>> Have
>> >> >> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a
local
>> >> >> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have
suggested
>> >> >> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed,
well I
>> >> shall
>> >> >> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I
require
>> >> from
>> >> >> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
>> >> >> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I
>> am, I
>> >> >> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny>
>> just
>> >> >> wisely recognising your store of know-how is
almost
>> >> >> unlimited.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Cheers, Noel.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Ben.
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >> >Ben
>> >> >> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark
<spit>
>> and
>> >> >> using them -
>> >> >> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver
software
>> >> that
>> >> >> ever hit this
>> >> >> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they
came
>> >> from.
>> >> >> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >--
>> >> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
>> >> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how
to
>> >> post
>> >> >> messages to NG's
>> >> >> >or
>> >> >>
>> >>
>>
>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
>> >> >> 27pmvp.asp
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"Ben B" >
wrote
>> in
>> >> >> message
>> >> >> ...
>> >> >> >> An Update.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with
another
>> >> >> computer.
>> >> >> >> I will post back.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
>> >> >> >> >Hello,
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of
>> partitioning,
>> >> >> >> >formatting and installing recently has been
the
>> loss
>> >> >> of a
>> >> >> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as
>> well
>> >> as
>> >> >> it
>> >> >> >> >had from the beginning.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and
followed
>> it
>> >> to
>> >> >> no
>> >> >> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And
read
>> >> the
>> >> >> KB
>> >> >> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run
>> >> command.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-
used
>> >> over
>> >> >> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now
>> freezes
>> >> >> with
>> >> >> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars
>> being
>> >> >> >> >installed.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on
that
>> >> screen
>> >> >> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up
to
>> 10
>> >> >> mins.
>> >> >> >> >for a completion without that happening. All
the
>> >> >> software
>> >> >> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled
and
>> re-
>> >> >> >> >installed several times.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and
reports
>> all
>> >> in
>> >> >> >> >order.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an
>> >> identical
>> >> >> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
>> >> >> >> coincidence
>> >> >> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Ideas please.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Thanks.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >Ben.
>> >> >> >> >.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >.
>> >> >
>> >
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>
>
>.
>

[Noel Paton]

Hardware failure huh? <bg>

At least you're sorted, Ben - and at last! (how long has it taken to get you
over the reinstall hurdle, now? - be honest!<G>)

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
or
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> Hello Cari,
>
> I love him too but I would never wish him to know it! <bg>
>
> My printer, the excellent and most artistic of critters,
> and a 'family' member to boot, is recovered. The problem?
> An old man's rapidly declining eyesight which failed to
> see a pin on a contacter-plug which was invisible by means
> of being not present.
>
> Vive Lexmark. And my thanks - for all who do their level
> best to keep the rest of us up and running.
>
> Ben.
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Not so much incorrigible - more encourageable!
> >(spot on with the rest, though :( )
> >:)
> >
> >--
> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >
> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >
> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post
> messages to NG's
> >or
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> 27pmvp.asp
> >
> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> message
> ...
> >> Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to
> a
> >> knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts,
> on
> >> leading a thirsty damsel in distress to a pond would be
> >> roaming in directions other with regard to her
> >> satisfaction. And yet I see you soaking wet and clanking
> >> madly - and she smiling wickedly!
> >>
> >> So there.
> >>
> >> Ben.
> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >Believe me - Cari is good!
> >> >(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
> >> please? - pretty
> >> >please??<g>)
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >> >
> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >
> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
> post
> >> messages to NG's
> >> >or
> >>
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> >> 27pmvp.asp
> >> >
> >> >"Ben B" > wrote in
> >> message
> >> ...
> >> >> Hello Noel,
> >> >>
> >> >> I have a sensible printer "Mommy" (see above) helping
> >> out
> >> >> so your role is now ended. <bg>
> >> >>
> >> >> Ben.
> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >> >Ben - I'm the last person to advise on home
> printers! -
> >> >> So long as you stay
> >> >> >away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far
> wrong.
> >> >> >My prejudices are showing again<g> - perhaps I
> should
> >> >> shut up for a change.
> >> >> >
> >> >> >--
> >> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >> >
> >> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to
> >> post
> >> >> messages to NG's
> >> >> >or
> >> >>
> >>
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> >> >> 27pmvp.asp
> >> >> >
> >> >> >"Ben B" > wrote
> in
> >> >> message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> >> Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and
> >> find
> >> >> >> that the Welsh weather has taken over.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> I love LexMark - well my version prints beaufilly.
> >> Have
> >> >> >> tried the new drivers. It goes to a genius of a
> local
> >> >> >> small town guy on Tuesday, as LexMark have
> suggested
> >> >> >> trying it on a second comp. If it has failed,
> well I
> >> >> shall
> >> >> >> adopt your attititude towards it. That said I
> require
> >> >> from
> >> >> >> you advice on a modest cost one, say to 100 Pounds
> >> >> >> Stirling, and, once again proving how tractable I
> >> am, I
> >> >> >> shall purse you recommendation. <humble? my fanny>
> >> just
> >> >> >> wisely recognising your store of know-how is
> almost
> >> >> >> unlimited.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Cheers, Noel.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Ben.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >> >> >Ben
> >> >> >> >Try downloading updated drivers from LexMark
> <spit>
> >> and
> >> >> >> using them -
> >> >> >> >IMO LexMark are the WORST writers of driver
> software
> >> >> that
> >> >> >> ever hit this
> >> >> >> >planet - I just wish they'd go back where they
> came
> >> >> from.
> >> >> >> >(The printers aren't much better either<g>)
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >--
> >> >> >> >Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> >> >> >> >http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how
> to
> >> >> post
> >> >> >> messages to NG's
> >> >> >> >or
> >> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2001/Mar01/Mar
> >> >> >> 27pmvp.asp
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >"Ben B" >
> wrote
> >> in
> >> >> >> message
> >> >> >> ...
> >> >> >> >> An Update.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with
> another
> >> >> >> computer.
> >> >> >> >> I will post back.
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >> >> >> >Hello,
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >One of the least desirable outcomes of
> >> partitioning,
> >> >> >> >> >formatting and installing recently has been
> the
> >> loss
> >> >> >> of a
> >> >> >> >> >printer - which was running, prior to this, as
> >> well
> >> >> as
> >> >> >> it
> >> >> >> >> >had from the beginning.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Having had much advice from Lexmark and
> followed
> >> it
> >> >> to
> >> >> >> no
> >> >> >> >> >avail; there now seems to be silence.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >I have used the Windows trouble-shooter. And
> read
> >> >> the
> >> >> >> KB
> >> >> >> >> >article on printer problems, down to the Run
> >> >> command.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Connections are good. The software disc well-
> used
> >> >> over
> >> >> >> >> >three years, except for the fact that Me now
> >> freezes
> >> >> >> with
> >> >> >> >> >the download screen showing instant calendars
> >> being
> >> >> >> >> >installed.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >I was able to create floppies as offered on
> that
> >> >> screen
> >> >> >> >> >but on several occasions I have waited for up
> to
> >> 10
> >> >> >> mins.
> >> >> >> >> >for a completion without that happening. All
> the
> >> >> >> software
> >> >> >> >> >appears to be installed. I have uninstalled
> and
> >> re-
> >> >> >> >> >installed several times.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Device Manager has the correct port and
> reports
> >> all
> >> >> in
> >> >> >> >> >order.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >I have had Windows Wizard run the CD with an
> >> >> identical
> >> >> >> >> >result. Printer not Ready. Surely it cannot be
> >> >> >> >> coincidence
> >> >> >> >> >that this failure followed the PF and I.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Ideas please.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Thanks.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >> >Ben.
> >> >> >> >> >.
> >> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >.
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >.
> >> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >.
> >> >
> >
> >
> >.
> >

[Cari \(MS MVP\)]

Excellent news! If sometime in the future you are contemplating the
purchase of a new printer, you might want to see:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3626373.stm

Lexmark printers aren't quite as economical as they may first appear!
--
Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging & Hardware)
www.coribright.com


"Ben B" > wrote in message
...
> Hello Cari,
>
> I love him too but I would never wish him to know it! <bg>
>
> My printer, the excellent and most artistic of critters,
> and a 'family' member to boot, is recovered. The problem?
> An old man's rapidly declining eyesight which failed to
> see a pin on a contacter-plug which was invisible by means
> of being not present.
>
> Vive Lexmark. And my thanks - for all who do their level
> best to keep the rest of us up and running.
>
> Ben.

[Ben B]

Hello Cari,

I am an avid follower of all the BBC offers. It is a
little naive perhaps, to think there are bargains in the
world of the 'new' anything. One's experience teaches, and
my experience of Lexmark, as a company offering service
for it's product, is unparalleled.

I shall go, for a first visit, to your website.

Best wishes.

Ben.

>-----Original Message-----
>Excellent news! If sometime in the future you are
contemplating the
>purchase of a new printer, you might want to see:
>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3626373.stm
>
>Lexmark printers aren't quite as economical as they may
first appear!
>--
>Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging &
Hardware)
>www.coribright.com
>
>
>"Ben B" > wrote in
message
...
>> Hello Cari,
>>
>> I love him too but I would never wish him to know it!
<bg>
>>
>> My printer, the excellent and most artistic of critters,
>> and a 'family' member to boot, is recovered. The
problem?
>> An old man's rapidly declining eyesight which failed to
>> see a pin on a contacter-plug which was invisible by
means
>> of being not present.
>>
>> Vive Lexmark. And my thanks - for all who do their level
>> best to keep the rest of us up and running.
>>
>> Ben.
>
>
>.
>