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Justin26k · 07-28-2002, 12:48 PM

ok guys here is the problem i bought a new lexmark z35 cheap

and I hook it up and install it and it will only print to file I think becuase I can't seem to find out how to set the printer port to USB any ideas on how I can do this or what else it might be please help!!!

TwoRails · 07-28-2002, 02:08 PM

Hi Justin26k,

You said you hooked it up, then installed it. Normally it's the other way around. You may have to uninstall, unhook, and try again.

Is the printer recognized in Printers?

TwoRails

Justin26k · 07-28-2002, 05:44 PM

Normally its the other way around? by the way its a Epson Stylus C40S now returned the z35 still doing the same thing though

TwoRails · 07-28-2002, 06:44 PM

Ya. Every USB device I've ever installed has been install the drivers / software first, then hook up the device. The few times I didn't do installation in that order, I've had problems.

Of course, nI haven't installed everything in the world so there is bound to be exceptions, but I have installed various printers, scanners, cameras, misc stuff...

HTH

TwoRails

Justin26k · 07-28-2002, 06:48 PM

I'm just following the instructions it says plug it in first it seems to have trouble with the driver also what port is LPT1 is that the parrelle ot the USB?

TwoRails · 07-28-2002, 06:53 PM

Ah, I think we got the finger on it now! Some printers are LPT1 (parallel port), some are USB, and some are Both.

If you have the first or second, you have no option but to install it as required by the type. If you have the third, where both are supported, then pick which one you want to use -- I recommend going with USB -- and then install per instructions.

If the instructions stay to hook up first, you're probally hooking up to the parallel port. Hook up first is normal in this case.

TwoRails

Justin26k · 07-28-2002, 07:12 PM

It keep registering as LPT1 but its only a USB Printer any ideas?

doubledragon5 · 07-28-2002, 08:37 PM

Are you sure it's a USB and not Parrell?? Parrell cable has 25 pins in the head,and two Rod like things that connect to the back of your PC, and the other end goes to the back of the printer which is like a female connector wth two clibs on the back of the printer that snaps on to the cable to hold it in place. And the USB has a flat head that simply slides into the back of the PC'S USB. If it is then install the software first than plug in and turn on the printer.

If that does'n work make life easier go with HP.

Justin26k · 07-28-2002, 10:12 PM

dude I ain't a newbie I know my stuff this is a USB printer thats why I bought a USB Cable and I would install the software first but it wont cause in the middle of the install it says "searching for printer" and it wont install if it dont find the printer I thanks everyone for there help and hope we can solve this

lil Jimmie · 07-28-2002, 10:43 PM

Check to see if the printer appears in device manager, if so remove it and unplug the USB cable, reboot and reinstall the printer and software as directed to with the printer directions. Also check Epson’s site for updated drivers.

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 12:18 AM

I'll try that and let you know jimmie but is this helps it works perfect under win 98 SE is there any known USB problems under 2k?

doubledragon5 · 07-29-2002, 12:42 PM

DUDE sorry but from your post it sounded like you were a little confused. Were here to help not to make you sound like you don't no a thing.

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 01:16 PM

I know I'm sorry if you took it wrong I wasn't being mean or anything I was just letting you know I do know alot about computers I aint a newbie I don't know what it is im still messing with it I don't know anyone else got some ideas I know this cant of only happen to me

Jomama · 07-29-2002, 02:46 PM

Right click on the printer icon> Select printer properties> Details tab. Change the port in the drop down box from LPT1 to USB.
If you dont have a USB option in the box, the USB support hasnt been installed yet. Or may have to be enabled in BIOS. But first try to change the port in Printer Properties

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 03:04 PM

Thats the first think I tried but the USB option aint there I tried to change the port to USB but it aint there I know my usb works because My USB webcam works fine any ideas I think it would be perfect if I could just get it to change the port to USB

Jomama · 07-29-2002, 03:37 PM

Did you install the USB driver. (Diff from the parallel driver.)

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 03:50 PM

I don't know where would get the USB Driver? I just clicked install printer driver and its only a USB Printer no parallel on this one heres a link if it helps any http://support.epson.com/hardware/pr...0s_/index.html

Thanks for everyones help

kbert777 · 07-29-2002, 05:40 PM

Is the printer attached to a hub or an USB port directly at the motherboard?

If it is attached to a hub you will have the result you described.
According to Lexmark support the printer has to be installed at a direct USB port.

There are no specialized USB drivers for this printer, the supplied CD will install the correct port.

You might have to uninstall all previous driver installations in order to get a positive result.

Hope this helps.

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 05:43 PM

Sorry man its a epson C40S
and yes its directly to the port

kbert777 · 07-29-2002, 07:28 PM

The reply for for inital post for lexmark printer.
Would never occur to me to buy an Epson Printer, much too light for a boat anchor.

Doobie · 07-29-2002, 08:15 PM

Justin, go to system properties and see if anything there is yellow, if so search for the driver on the cd... My friend had the same problem with his printer and thats what it was.... Driver as not installed...

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 09:09 PM

ok Doobie I tried that and I point it to the right driver and it says click next to install this driver and then it says problem installing driver blah blah blah

bailey · 07-29-2002, 10:48 PM

what is your operating system, if w2000, or xp, you may need to download drivers for that o/s

Justin26k · 07-29-2002, 11:06 PM

Windows 2000 I picked the driver for 2k I don't know whats wrong I need to fix it since almost every printer is USB

kbert777:
whats wrong with epson?? I think there great printers

07-28-2002, 12:48 PM	#1
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	USB Printer ok guys here is the problem i bought a new lexmark z35 cheap and I hook it up and install it and it will only print to file I think becuase I can't seem to find out how to set the printer port to USB any ideas on how I can do this or what else it might be please help!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 02:08 PM	#2
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Hi Justin26k, You said you hooked it up, then installed it. Normally it's the other way around. You may have to uninstall, unhook, and try again. Is the printer recognized in Printers? TwoRails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 05:44 PM	#3
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	Normally its the other way around? by the way its a Epson Stylus C40S now returned the z35 still doing the same thing though Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 06:44 PM	#4
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Ya. Every USB device I've ever installed has been install the drivers / software first, then hook up the device. The few times I didn't do installation in that order, I've had problems. Of course, nI haven't installed everything in the world so there is bound to be exceptions, but I have installed various printers, scanners, cameras, misc stuff... HTH TwoRails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 06:48 PM	#5
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	I'm just following the instructions it says plug it in first it seems to have trouble with the driver also what port is LPT1 is that the parrelle ot the USB? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-28-2002, 06:53 PM	#6
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Ah, I think we got the finger on it now! Some printers are LPT1 (parallel port), some are USB, and some are Both. If you have the first or second, you have no option but to install it as required by the type. If you have the third, where both are supported, then pick which one you want to use -- I recommend going with USB -- and then install per instructions. If the instructions stay to hook up first, you're probally hooking up to the parallel port. Hook up first is normal in this case. TwoRails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 07:12 PM	#7
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	It keep registering as LPT1 but its only a USB Printer any ideas? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 08:37 PM	#8
doubledragon5 Tanker Yanker Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewisville TX Posts: 2,920	Are you sure it's a USB and not Parrell?? Parrell cable has 25 pins in the head,and two Rod like things that connect to the back of your PC, and the other end goes to the back of the printer which is like a female connector wth two clibs on the back of the printer that snaps on to the cable to hold it in place. And the USB has a flat head that simply slides into the back of the PC'S USB. If it is then install the software first than plug in and turn on the printer. If that does'n work make life easier go with HP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ MB: DFI Lanparty UT-NF4 SLI-D/Processor AMD Athlon 64x2 Toledo/video Card:XFX 9800GTX+/Audio:Sound Blaster Audigy 4/Ram:Corsair XMS Extreme 4x1Gig PC3200/HD:1x150GBWestern Digital Raptor 1x80GB Segate Beracuda 7200 SATA /Monitor:ASUS VS247 H-P 23.6"/Keyboard Mouse:Logitech Cordless Wave/Speakers: Logitech G51/Printer/Fax/Scanner:Brother MFC-685CW

07-28-2002, 10:12 PM	#9
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	dude I ain't a newbie I know my stuff this is a USB printer thats why I bought a USB Cable and I would install the software first but it wont cause in the middle of the install it says "searching for printer" and it wont install if it dont find the printer I thanks everyone for there help and hope we can solve this Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-28-2002, 10:43 PM	#10
lil Jimmie HOT ROD Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: On the Edge Posts: 4,565	Check to see if the printer appears in device manager, if so remove it and unplug the USB cable, reboot and reinstall the printer and software as directed to with the printer directions. Also check Epson’s site for updated drivers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Fast enough 2 get by.....old enough 2 know what not 2 try -You know it was me

07-29-2002, 12:18 AM	#11
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	I'll try that and let you know jimmie but is this helps it works perfect under win 98 SE is there any known USB problems under 2k? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 12:42 PM	#12
doubledragon5 Tanker Yanker Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewisville TX Posts: 2,920	DUDE sorry but from your post it sounded like you were a little confused. Were here to help not to make you sound like you don't no a thing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 01:16 PM	#13
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	I know I'm sorry if you took it wrong I wasn't being mean or anything I was just letting you know I do know alot about computers I aint a newbie I don't know what it is im still messing with it I don't know anyone else got some ideas I know this cant of only happen to me Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 02:46 PM	#14
Jomama Member (10 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 998	Right click on the printer icon> Select printer properties> Details tab. Change the port in the drop down box from LPT1 to USB. If you dont have a USB option in the box, the USB support hasnt been installed yet. Or may have to be enabled in BIOS. But first try to change the port in Printer Properties Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ After 40, its a matter of maintenance

07-29-2002, 03:04 PM	#15
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	Thats the first think I tried but the USB option aint there I tried to change the port to USB but it aint there I know my usb works because My USB webcam works fine any ideas I think it would be perfect if I could just get it to change the port to USB Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-29-2002, 03:37 PM	#16
Jomama Member (10 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Fairfax, Va Posts: 998	Did you install the USB driver. (Diff from the parallel driver.) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 03:50 PM	#17
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	I don't know where would get the USB Driver? I just clicked install printer driver and its only a USB Printer no parallel on this one heres a link if it helps any http://support.epson.com/hardware/pr...0s_/index.html Thanks for everyones help Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 05:40 PM	#18
kbert777 Member (4 bit) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 14	Is the printer attached to a hub or an USB port directly at the motherboard? If it is attached to a hub you will have the result you described. According to Lexmark support the printer has to be installed at a direct USB port. There are no specialized USB drivers for this printer, the supplied CD will install the correct port. You might have to uninstall all previous driver installations in order to get a positive result. Hope this helps. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 05:43 PM	#19
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	Sorry man its a epson C40S and yes its directly to the port Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 07:28 PM	#20
kbert777 Member (4 bit) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 14	The reply for for inital post for lexmark printer. Would never occur to me to buy an Epson Printer, much too light for a boat anchor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 08:15 PM	#21
Doobie Member (11 bit) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,049	Justin, go to system properties and see if anything there is yellow, if so search for the driver on the cd... My friend had the same problem with his printer and thats what it was.... Driver as not installed... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Computer: 486 Ram: 8 MB CD Rom: None OS: Windows 3.1

07-29-2002, 09:09 PM	#22
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	ok Doobie I tried that and I point it to the right driver and it says click next to install this driver and then it says problem installing driver blah blah blah Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 10:48 PM	#23
bailey Member (14 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Christmas, Florida Posts: 10,661	what is your operating system, if w2000, or xp, you may need to download drivers for that o/s Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-29-2002, 11:06 PM	#24
Justin26k Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 257	Windows 2000 I picked the driver for 2k I don't know whats wrong I need to fix it since almost every printer is USB kbert777: whats wrong with epson?? I think there great printers Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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