I have XP and I have a lexmark. But everytime when Im going to install it keeps saying to connect to the USB when it's already plugged in and it's on. But it won't let me go to the next part. I keep restarting the dumb computer it's not working. I need to print something important but the piece of sh-- is not working >_>, Could someone please help me.
2006-12-26 11:26:30 · 6 answers · asked by Questions 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
It keeps saying no printer attach when it is.
2006-12-26 11:27:41 · update #1
I unpluged the USB it keeps telling me that I need to have it in. I unplugged the power cord and it still not working.
2006-12-26 11:34:12 · update #2
You need to start the install without the USB plugged in. When it says connect USB then plug it in. In alot of install programs there are glitches like this one: It expects you to plug it in when it says and not before or after.
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2006-12-26 11:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
To install any usb devices, you have to install the driver first without the device connected to the PC. You only connect the device to the usb port only when the installation asked for it or after the installation is finished. Now, you need to go Device manager and delete your Printer from the list and don't reboot Windows when it asked you to. Next uninstall the printer software/driver and shutdown your pc. Disconnect your printer if it's still connected to the pc. Turn on the pc and put the install disc in your cd\dvd drive to start the installation. Connect and turn on your printer ONLY when it asked you to. If the installation process finished without asking for your printer, it's ok, you can connect/turn it on afterwards. Now, Windows should be able to detect and install the driver for your printer.
2006-12-26 11:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unplug power,unplug usb.Plug in power cord and turn power on.Reinstall printer cd and follow all instructions to the point where it says plug in usb.(You can plug it in anyone front or back.)Then do your test as required,and your ready to go.God luck.
2006-12-26 11:41:23 · answer #3 · answered by Larry-Oklahoma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Connect the printer to a different USB port, and make sure it is at the back of the computer.
Then restart the somputer, as soon as the computer boots, it will find the printer, then you can install it on the computer.
2006-12-26 11:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anushka 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you have to load the driver disc in before you connect the printer. do not connect the printer until the instructions tell you to, connecting the printer first will most likely cause errors in the install. hope this helps
2006-12-26 11:32:31 · answer #5 · answered by D McC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you didnt follow the step by step so now youve confused poor little XP. if it's new you should call customer service and speak to someone who has some kind of command of english and have them walk you through it
2006-12-26 11:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋