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Old June 29th 08, 08:37 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
pygmy20
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I got a new computer and tried to hook up the old printer. Everything
downloaded but I continue to get a "problem communicating with printer"
Everything is hooked up right abd I don't know how to get it to work
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Old June 29th 08, 08:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
Nonny
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pygmy20 wrote:

I got a new computer and tried to hook up the old printer. Everything
downloaded but I continue to get a "problem communicating with printer"
Everything is hooked up right abd I don't know how to get it to work


Read the following:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
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Old June 29th 08, 08:57 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
PvdG42
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"pygmy20" wrote in message
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I got a new computer and tried to hook up the old printer. Everything
downloaded but I continue to get a "problem communicating with printer"
Everything is hooked up right abd I don't know how to get it to work


I'll assume your new computer has Vista installed?
Please tell us the make and model of the printer you are trying to use, and
the source of the drivers you are using. In many cases, printer
manufacturers did not provide Vista drivers for older models, forcing owners
to purchase new printers to use with Vista.


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Old June 29th 08, 09:17 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
Cari \(MS-MVP\)
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What make and model of printer?
How is it connected to your PC?
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"pygmy20" wrote in message
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I got a new computer and tried to hook up the old printer. Everything
downloaded but I continue to get a "problem communicating with printer"
Everything is hooked up right abd I don't know how to get it to work


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Old June 30th 08, 10:36 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.hardware_devices
Nonny
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Mick Murphy wrote:



You need a link on how to ANSWER a question, idiot!
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Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


I'd use one of your replies as a model but:

Quoting the immortal words of MVP Gary VanderMolen (expressed to
you on June 28 after one of your outrageous answers):

"Mick, why not leave the troubleshooting to the experts?"
 




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