Lexmark Z32: "Printer not Ready..."

Not so much incorrigible - more encourageable!
(spot on with the rest, though )


--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2004, Win9x)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
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or
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"Ben B" wrote in message
...
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!
(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
please? - pretty
please??g)

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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
away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far wrong.
My prejudices are showing againg - perhaps I should
shut up for a change.

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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
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 eitherg)

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote
in
message
...
An Update.

Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with another
computer.
I will post back.

-----Original Message-----
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.
.



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.



.

Noel is my Win9x hero for all those things I've now completely forgotten
since I moved to XP!

--
Cari
MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
www.coribright.com

"Ben B" wrote in message
...
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.

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!
(spot on with the rest, though )


--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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!
(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
please? - pretty
please??g)

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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
away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far
wrong.
My prejudices are showing againg - perhaps I
should
shut up for a change.

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote
in
message
...
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
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 eitherg)

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B"
wrote
in
message
...
An Update.

Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with
another
computer.
I will post back.

-----Original Message-----
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.
.



.



.



.



.

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)

--
Noel 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/f.../Mar27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in message
...
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!
(spot on with the rest, though )


--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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!
(when you've finished with her, can I have her back? -
please? - pretty
please??g)

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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
away from LM , though, you shouldn't go too far
wrong.
My prejudices are showing againg - perhaps I
should
shut up for a change.

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B" wrote
in
message
...
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
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 eitherg)

--
Noel 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/f...2001/Mar01/Mar
27pmvp.asp

"Ben B"
wrote
in
message
...
An Update.

Lexmark tell me to mate the printer with
another
computer.
I will post back.

-----Original Message-----
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.
.



.



.



.



.

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!
--
Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging & Hardware)
www.coribright.com


"Ben B" wrote in message
...
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.

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
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!
--
Cari (MS-MVP Windows Client - Printing, Imaging &
Hardware)
www.coribright.com


"Ben B" wrote in
message
...
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.


.