[access-uk] Re: Printer problem
- From: "Andy Logue" <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:51:42 -0000
Hi George
Swapped the printers usb connection from the rear of my unit to the front
panel and re-booted. Windows picked up the new hardware and all was well.
When I replaced the usb in the original back socket, my printer would not
work. Replaced the cable and all seems fine. I'll need to check it out
further tomorrow in case I have a problem with one of my usb sockets.
Thanks for the advice.
Best wishes.
Andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 9:41 AM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Printer problem
> Hi Andy,
>
> "Plug and Pray" was rather aptly misnamed.
>
> Basically what happens now with XP is that if the system
> cannot find a driver for a newly plugged in device, it does
> one of two things.
>
> 1) Says it's found new hardware, and asks you to insert the
> product CD.
> 2) Ignores you altogether.
>
> Be assured that with all the hardware which passes through
> here, the vast majority come with a huge big note warning
> that the drivers should be installed first.
>
> Best if you can get someone to tell you what model that HP
> is, then go hunt down drivers.
>
> George.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Andy Logue
> > Sent: 14 December 2004 08:45
> > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > 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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