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Windows Forum / Windows Me / Printing and Faxing / July 2004Lexmark Z32: "Printer not Ready..."
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. An Update. Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another computer. I will post back. >-----Original Message----- >Hello, [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >Ben. >. 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>)  SignatureNoel 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 > An Update. > [quoted text clipped - 40 lines] > >Ben. > >. 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 [quoted text clipped - 49 lines] > >. 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. SignatureNoel 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 > Mornig/Afternoon Noel, I got up for Wimbledon and find > that the Welsh weather has taken over. [quoted text clipped - 85 lines] > > > >. 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 [quoted text clipped - 93 lines] > >. Believe me - Cari is good! (when you've finished with her, can I have her back? - please? - pretty please??<g>) SignatureNoel 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 > Hello Noel, > [quoted text clipped - 122 lines] > > > >. 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! [quoted text clipped - 130 lines] > >. Not so much incorrigible - more encourageable! (spot on with the rest, though :( ) :) SignatureNoel 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 > Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to a > knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts, on [quoted text clipped - 165 lines] > > > >. 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! [quoted text clipped - 173 lines] > >. 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>) SignatureNoel 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 > Hello Cari, > [quoted text clipped - 223 lines] > > > >. 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! SignatureCari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging & Hardware) www.coribright.com > Hello Cari, > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Ben. 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 [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > >. Noel is my Win9x hero for all those things I've now completely forgotten since I moved to XP! SignatureCari MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware www.coribright.com > Noel you are incorrigible. In fact I would liken you to a > knight in armour somewhat glazed-over; whose thoughts, on [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Ben. 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? SignatureCari MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware www.coribright.com > An Update. > > Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another computer. > I will post back. 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 [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >. |
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