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I am unable to install my Multipass printer on a new laptop running Windows
XP. I have downloaded a new driver that is compatible with the XP but as
soon as the installation starts I get a message that the printer is not
connected. I am connecting using a parallel port on a Port Replicator. The
replicator works because I have other things plugged into it that work just
fine. Does anyone have a suggestion?

When I use the "Install Printer" wizard, it does not recognize the driver.
I need help.

Thanks,

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

Thanks Carl,
I was hoping to not have to buy a new printer. My laptop does not have a
parallel port on it so that is why I am using the replicator.

I am wondering if anyone has tried this and made it work?

Thanks.


"EdieCas" wrote:

> I am unable to install my Multipass printer on a new laptop running Windows
> XP. I have downloaded a new driver that is compatible with the XP but as
> soon as the installation starts I get a message that the printer is not
> connected. I am connecting using a parallel port on a Port Replicator. The
> replicator works because I have other things plugged into it that work just
> fine. Does anyone have a suggestion?
>
> When I use the "Install Printer" wizard, it does not recognize the driver.
> I need help.
>
> Thanks,

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

No parallel port, how about a serial port? You can get an adapter plug
from Radio Shack or Circuit City to switch your printer cable to USB, or
serial. Although, recommend USB.

--
XP-WNP
Today is the first day of the
rest of your life.


"EdieCas" wrote:

> Thanks Carl,
> I was hoping to not have to buy a new printer. My laptop does not have a
> parallel port on it so that is why I am using the replicator.
>
> I am wondering if anyone has tried this and made it work?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> "EdieCas" wrote:
>
> > I am unable to install my Multipass printer on a new laptop running Windows
> > XP. I have downloaded a new driver that is compatible with the XP but as
> > soon as the installation starts I get a message that the printer is not
> > connected. I am connecting using a parallel port on a Port Replicator. The
> > replicator works because I have other things plugged into it that work just
> > fine. Does anyone have a suggestion?
> >
> > When I use the "Install Printer" wizard, it does not recognize the driver.
> > I need help.
> >
> > Thanks,

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax (More info?)

Thanks, I have tried an adaper USB port to parallel on my printer. The same
thing happened. I am wondering if something on my Windows XP is blocking the
installation? I have a serial port on my laptop. Do you think that would
work?

Anything to keep from buying a new printer when this one is a multifunction.

Thanks, EdieCas


"Byte" wrote:

> No parallel port, how about a serial port? You can get an adapter plug
> from Radio Shack or Circuit City to switch your printer cable to USB, or
> serial. Although, recommend USB.
>
> --
> XP-WNP
> Today is the first day of the
> rest of your life.
>
>
> "EdieCas" wrote:
>
> > Thanks Carl,
> > I was hoping to not have to buy a new printer. My laptop does not have a
> > parallel port on it so that is why I am using the replicator.
> >
> > I am wondering if anyone has tried this and made it work?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> > "EdieCas" wrote:
> >
> > > I am unable to install my Multipass printer on a new laptop running Windows
> > > XP. I have downloaded a new driver that is compatible with the XP but as
> > > soon as the installation starts I get a message that the printer is not
> > > connected. I am connecting using a parallel port on a Port Replicator. The
> > > replicator works because I have other things plugged into it that work just
> > > fine. Does anyone have a suggestion?
> > >
> > > When I use the "Install Printer" wizard, it does not recognize the driver.
> > > I need help.
> > >
> > > Thanks,