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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Hello,
I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
On 11/18/2004 4:15 PM On a whim, Sam Goddard pounded out on the keyboard
Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have installed over a dozen different Epson printers using XP and have never had a problem. If you follow the instructions in the order they lay out, the install works flawlessly. -- Terry ***Reply Note*** Anti-spam measures are included in my email address. Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply. |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Well thanks for that Terry, but I've done the same & had a problem with
every one. Furthermore, the instructions for this particlar printer are obscure at best & the process does not go as the instruction manual says. In this respect, thank you for your response, but I'm afraid your good experiences do not help me to work out what might be wrong in this instance. Sam "Terry" wrote in message ... On 11/18/2004 4:15 PM On a whim, Sam Goddard pounded out on the keyboard Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have installed over a dozen different Epson printers using XP and have never had a problem. If you follow the instructions in the order they lay out, the install works flawlessly. -- Terry ***Reply Note*** Anti-spam measures are included in my email address. Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply. |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
I've installed many an Epson printer and never had a problem with
any of them save one that had a broken link in the head band. So, you are wrong. If Epson printers never work with XP, why would you even bother trying then? No, it couldn't be any Epson printer in the world; that's silly. And, you're not being "honest" as you intimate. Go learn some interpersonal skills, then try again. "Sam Goddard" wrote in message ... | Hello, | | I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not | the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. | | For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of | installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything | gets rather confusing. | | The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer | using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many | differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the | little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at | the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane | for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. | | This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the | printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in | the world. | | Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might | set this right? | | Thanks | | Sam | | |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Download the correct drivers from Epson; don't use the install CD for the
drivers. Actually, this goes for about any piece of hardware. Then, completely remove your Epson software and printers, have it remove the files also. Then follow the install instructions exactly. Install the Epson status monitor if it's called for. One way many mess up with USB printers is to plug it in before installing drivers...you need to follow the procedure exactly. I don't know if the same goes for parallel, but I have 3 Epsons (2 parallel, one USB) working off of several XP machines networked and they work without problems of any sort, and have all along. The Add Hardware method will use the Windows drivers which usually have fewer features than the Epson ones; but if you end up with both installed, you can choose which drivers to use in the printer properties dialog boxes. You also may want to check in device manager or your bios setup that your printer port is in the right mode for the printer's requirements, usually ECP or EPP/ECP seems to work fine. If all else fails, Epson has a good knowledge base for problems, as well as good customer support after you plow through the basics. Gary "Sam Goddard" wrote in message ... Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Sam Goddard wrote:
Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have had the same experience as your other replies related. Follow the excellent advice Gary R gave you and try again from scratch. You might try switching to a USB cable, but for the cost of the cable you could almost replace the printer. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Thank you for your advice Gary & Michael, I'll follow it, altohugh I have
tried to install this particular printer several times. Windows XP also flagged the printer as a possible cause for a concern when my friend upgraded his computer. Furthermore, the drivers from the Epson were not digitally signed. I'm not sure why this thread provoked such a negative response. I was merely relaying my experiences & frustrations about the problems tha tI have had with Epson printers. I know at least two other people in my neighbourhood who have had the same problem & it is one of them that I am trying to help. I shall try this procedure again & see what happens, but it seems to me that the computer thinks the printer is installed and yet the printer will not print. Is there any reason that this might be? Thanks Sam "Michael Stevens" wrote in message ... Sam Goddard wrote: Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have had the same experience as your other replies related. Follow the excellent advice Gary R gave you and try again from scratch. You might try switching to a USB cable, but for the cost of the cable you could almost replace the printer. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Exact error message please!
-- Ross "Sam Goddard" wrote in message ... Thank you for your advice Gary & Michael, I'll follow it, altohugh I have tried to install this particular printer several times. Windows XP also flagged the printer as a possible cause for a concern when my friend upgraded his computer. Furthermore, the drivers from the Epson were not digitally signed. I'm not sure why this thread provoked such a negative response. I was merely relaying my experiences & frustrations about the problems tha tI have had with Epson printers. I know at least two other people in my neighbourhood who have had the same problem & it is one of them that I am trying to help. I shall try this procedure again & see what happens, but it seems to me that the computer thinks the printer is installed and yet the printer will not print. Is there any reason that this might be? Thanks Sam "Michael Stevens" wrote in message ... Sam Goddard wrote: Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have had the same experience as your other replies related. Follow the excellent advice Gary R gave you and try again from scratch. You might try switching to a USB cable, but for the cost of the cable you could almost replace the printer. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
Ross,
There is no error message, that is part of the problem. The program sends the file to the printer & queues it for printing then the file disappears from the queue as if it has been printedbut without it haivng been printed. Sam "Ross Durie" wrote in message news Exact error message please! -- Ross "Sam Goddard" wrote in message ... Thank you for your advice Gary & Michael, I'll follow it, altohugh I have tried to install this particular printer several times. Windows XP also flagged the printer as a possible cause for a concern when my friend upgraded his computer. Furthermore, the drivers from the Epson were not digitally signed. I'm not sure why this thread provoked such a negative response. I was merely relaying my experiences & frustrations about the problems tha tI have had with Epson printers. I know at least two other people in my neighbourhood who have had the same problem & it is one of them that I am trying to help. I shall try this procedure again & see what happens, but it seems to me that the computer thinks the printer is installed and yet the printer will not print. Is there any reason that this might be? Thanks Sam "Michael Stevens" wrote in message ... Sam Goddard wrote: Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have had the same experience as your other replies related. Follow the excellent advice Gary R gave you and try again from scratch. You might try switching to a USB cable, but for the cost of the cable you could almost replace the printer. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
"Sam Goddard" wrote in message ... | I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not | the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. I have two attached to this computer, an ancient dot-matrix (parallel) and a Stylus Photo 2200 (USB), and neither have given any trouble in XP-Pro SP2. I also have another printer, a Brother laser attached on the second parallel port. |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 00:15:31 -0000, "Sam Goddard"
wrote: Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam 880 worked on XP USB , but had to give it network access, probably 'cos a parallel cable attached to printer. Norm |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
On 11/19/2004 1:03 AM On a whim, Sam Goddard pounded out on the keyboard
Thank you for your advice Gary & Michael, I'll follow it, altohugh I have tried to install this particular printer several times. Windows XP also flagged the printer as a possible cause for a concern when my friend upgraded his computer. Furthermore, the drivers from the Epson were not digitally signed. I'm not sure why this thread provoked such a negative response. I was merely relaying my experiences & frustrations about the problems tha tI have had with Epson printers. I know at least two other people in my neighbourhood who have had the same problem & it is one of them that I am trying to help. I shall try this procedure again & see what happens, but it seems to me that the computer thinks the printer is installed and yet the printer will not print. Is there any reason that this might be? Thanks Sam "Michael Stevens" wrote in message ... Sam Goddard wrote: Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have had the same experience as your other replies related. Follow the excellent advice Gary R gave you and try again from scratch. You might try switching to a USB cable, but for the cost of the cable you could almost replace the printer. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm Hi Sam, Any negativeness you may have picked up was probably from your blanket statement, "... to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world." Usually someone frustrated with a particular product will include their feelings about the product at the time in the post. As you can see, most users don't have the issue you have experienced. Have you ruled out the cable? You mentioned that Windows thinks it has installed the driver but it won't print. Can you hook up another printer using the same port, same cable and have it print? Have you tried a USB cable (the installation instruction is different for USB I believe). Report back with your findings. -- Terry ***Reply Note*** Anti-spam measures are included in my email address. Delete NOSPAM from the email address after clicking Reply. |
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Why Do Epson Printers Never Work with XP?
There is no exact error message, I'm afraid, the printer just drops the job.
Thanks Sam "Ross Durie" wrote in message news Exact error message please! -- Ross "Sam Goddard" wrote in message ... Thank you for your advice Gary & Michael, I'll follow it, altohugh I have tried to install this particular printer several times. Windows XP also flagged the printer as a possible cause for a concern when my friend upgraded his computer. Furthermore, the drivers from the Epson were not digitally signed. I'm not sure why this thread provoked such a negative response. I was merely relaying my experiences & frustrations about the problems tha tI have had with Epson printers. I know at least two other people in my neighbourhood who have had the same problem & it is one of them that I am trying to help. I shall try this procedure again & see what happens, but it seems to me that the computer thinks the printer is installed and yet the printer will not print. Is there any reason that this might be? Thanks Sam "Michael Stevens" wrote in message ... Sam Goddard wrote: Hello, I have a problem with an Epson Printer attached to an XP machine. It is not the first such problem I've had with an Epson printer. For some reason the Epson installation sequence & the Wondows method of installing new hardware are set up in conflict with each other & everything gets rather confusing. The result is that I am left, after having tried to install the printer using the Windows 'Add Hardware' method & the Epson Disk method in many differend variations with word sending the document to print, giving the little blue bar at the bottom of the screen, having the printer appear at the bottom of the Word Window, having the printer appear in the task pane for a split second & then disappearing again, having lost the print job. This printer is an Epson Stylus Photo 790 attached via parallel cable to the printer although, to be honest, it could be any and every Epson printer in the world. Can anybody tell me why this might be, what I have done wrong & how I might set this right? Thanks Sam I have had the same experience as your other replies related. Follow the excellent advice Gary R gave you and try again from scratch. You might try switching to a USB cable, but for the cost of the cable you could almost replace the printer. LOL -- Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP http://michaelstevenstech.com For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader. http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm |
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