2007-01-18 03:52:11 · 10 answers · asked by nybabygirl016 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Try uninstalling and reinstalling,or inserting disk,going on My computer and look for anything that says setup or drivers.
I'm no technician,bit did thus when trying to install Brother printer and it worked.
2007-01-18 04:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Get a new printer driver, 2. Disconnect the printer cable, 3. Control Panel --> Add/Remove: Printer drivers, 4. Control panel--> Printers: delete all printers, 5. Install the new driver, 6. Plug again the printer. (some drivers require the printer to be plugged in before installing)
If that does not work, try using one of the built-in Windows drivers, probably has an older model of your printer.
Another way: If your printer is USB and has a parallel port, try using it. I have seen so many problems with USB printers... I always use the parallel port. Not efficient, but, it always work.
One common issue with USB printers: Windows re-detecting the printer and installing it with a different name, "Copy #3 of Printer". Programs try to print to the default printer, and tell users there's no printer.
2007-01-18 12:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by mmarrero 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assumptions:
cable is connected between PC and Printer (USB I assume). You are logging in as an Administrator capable user?
You are using the CD that came with the printer to install the printer driver ?
2007-01-22 18:01:01 · answer #3 · answered by angelinvestor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you got a new commputer or new Windows software like Windows XP 2005 and old printer, you might need to order new software (CD) for your printer from the company that made the printer.
2007-01-18 12:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by ‹(•¿•)› 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to reinstall the driver that came with your printer, maybe your not using the right CD that it is on. Check the CD and make sure it says printer driver. Also check the cable,
and make sure it's plugged in on both ends.
2007-01-18 12:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by jon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first check whether printer port is working or not then try to install the driver software while installing don't forget to specify the OS on ur computer
2007-01-18 12:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Manjunath G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my friend you haven't stated the type of printer you are using and the cable type it using. But try changing newer cables and make sure both your LPT and USB ports are well configured on your PC.
2007-01-26 10:11:35 · answer #7 · answered by IMF 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put in the installation cd and it should prompt the printer set up...
2007-01-26 00:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by Skylar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try turning off the computer and than installing it ?may be the problem
2007-01-18 12:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by lorrwood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try uninstalling it then reinstall and reboot that should fix it. that happened to me also.
2007-01-25 18:51:56 · answer #10 · answered by flaglersupe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋