[access-uk] Re: Printer problem
- From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:53:46 -0000
Hi Ray.
Got it working in the end. Not sure though if my usb lead or oneof my usb
sockets are faulty. Need to check it out further tomorrow.
Thanks for the advise about installing from a cd rather than the xp os.
Best wishes.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray's Home" <rays-home@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:00 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Printer problem
> But Andy, its much better as a rule to install the driver that
> comes on the printer CD. Besides which, if its a really new
> printer, then Windows might not have a basic printer driver for
> it. In any case, the XP drivers are more functional and you may
> not have access to best print quality or some of the bells and
> whistles that the printer can perform without installing the
> nsupplied driver.
> HTH.
> Ray
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 8:45 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Printer problem
>
>
> Hi George
>
> Cannot say which model, though it is only a cheepy. No serial
> connections,
> only a usb connection. On my old xp computer, all I did was
> connect and
> boot. On this new computer however, windows is not picking up
> the fact that
> new hardware has been connected. There must be a cd about but
> I've never
> neededit as I believe the drivers for it are in the windows os.
> When I
> attempt to Add Printer, I'm advised that if the printer is
> connected via a
> usb connection, , to cancel the Add Printer Wizard and re-boot.
> I'm sure if
> my printer had a serial connection, the os would pick itup.
>
> Best wishes.
> Andy
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:32 AM
> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Printer problem
>
>
> > Hi Andy,
> >
> > Do we assume this is a new printer? (Which model of HP
> > deskjet?)
> >
> > If so, then pound to a penny you've made the classic mistake
> > of not installing the printer driver BEFORE you connect the
> > printer. Was there a CD in the box?
> >
> > George.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Andy Logue
> > Sent: 13 December 2004 22:09
> > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [access-uk] Printer problem
> >
> > Hi all.
> >
> > I inserted my printers usb plug into an available usb socket
> > on the back of my new computer. After boot-up, I was not
> > advised that windows had found new hardware. My HP deskjet
> > printer is not listed within Control Panel/Printers and
> > Faxes. I've checked all cables and re-booted but Windows is
> > still not picking up my new hardware. When I attempt to Add
> > Printer, I'm told that this is automatically done if the
> > printer is attached by a usb plug.
> >
> > Any ideas anyone?
> >
> > Best wishes.
> > Andy.
> >
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