Can't delete network printer now that I'm not connected to..

[olga]

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

I've removed a computer that had a printer connected, now
another computer can't delete it because it's "no longer
connected to the server"! Help! I'm having trouble
connecting a Panasonic KX-P5400 to Win XP and thought this
other printer driver might be causeing the problem. The
Panasonic prints only garbage no matter how'd it's set or
which drivers I load!
Thanks

 

[Guest]

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

You'll have to stop the print spooler first...

From the command prompt, type

net stop spooler
(and hit enter)

Uninstall the printer... as per
http://www.coribright.com/Windows/Article%20One.htm

Then remember to restart the print spooler....

net start spooler

Cari
www.coribright.com

"Olga" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:71ea01c42fc0$1816cbf0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> I've removed a computer that had a printer connected, now
> another computer can't delete it because it's "no longer
> connected to the server"! Help! I'm having trouble
> connecting a Panasonic KX-P5400 to Win XP and thought this
> other printer driver might be causeing the problem. The
> Panasonic prints only garbage no matter how'd it's set or
> which drivers I load!
> Thanks

 

[akishore]

The best way to uninstall or delete a printer is to remove it via the registry. So if you are getting the error Cannot remove network printer, read this post.

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/cannot-remove-or-delete-network-printer/

 

[BlueEyed57]

I am self taught,and don't understand half of the things being said,spooler,etc. I added a printer just so it would mark my printer,ran the disc.and now have 3 printers,but only have one printer that was working just fine till I decided to touch something I had no business touching..........................Alone here HELPPPP! I AM DROWNING........................................................THANK YOU BY THE WAY

 

[scythe944]

I'm self taught and know how to open services.msc and restart the print spooler.

Click Start > Run (or Windows Key + R)

type, "services.msc" (without the quotes)

Scroll to "print spooler", right-click and click "restart"

Attempt to delete printer from the printers and faxes or whatever it was called in xp, can't remember now.

It should work.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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