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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. |
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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. . |
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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 eitherg) -- 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/f.../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. . |
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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 eitherg) -- 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/f...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. . . |
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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 againg - 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/f.../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 eitherg) -- 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/f...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. . . |
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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. |
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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. . |
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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 againg - 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/f...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 eitherg) -- 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/f...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. . . . |
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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/f.../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 againg - 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/f...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 eitherg) -- 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/f...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. . . . |
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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/f...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 againg - 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/f...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 eitherg) -- 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/f...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. . . . . |
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