Lexmark 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,

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.
.

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.../Mar27pmvp.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.
.

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.
.



.

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.../Mar27pmvp.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.
.



.

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

"Ben B" wrote in message
...
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
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?
--
Cari
MS-MVP Windows Technologies - Printing/Imaging/Hardware
www.coribright.com

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

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



.

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.
.



.



.

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.../Mar27pmvp.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.
.



.



.

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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