I have a Dell 942 printer installed on this Dell PC. I want to also let my Compaq PC use the same printer. I installed a USB card in the Compaq, hooked a USB cable from it to my USB port on this Dell and tried to follow instuctions in the Wizard, but I am unable to get the Compaq to acknowledge the Dell 942 printer. What do I do?
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sorry, but you did it the wrong way. to share a printer you need a router with a 4 port switch and an integrated print server. this has the advantage of simultaneous use of the same internet connection from both PCs. furthermore it's not necessary to have both computers running for printing.\nhttp://www.dlink.com/products/resource.asp?pid=272&rid=821&sec=0\nthis router is also available in a wireless version\nhttp://www.dlink.com/products/resource.asp?pid=460&rid=1766&sec=0\nCaution: check if the print server is compatible with your printer! you will find a list of compatible printers on the given links.\n\nhow to install:\nconnect the modem with the WAN port of the router\nconnect the PCs to any port of the 4 port switch of the router (RJ45-RJ45 cable, regular)\nconnect the printer to the USB port of the router\n\nshared printer setup\ngo to control panel and delete the current printer settings\nsetup a new printer and configure it for "shared printing". do that on both PCs.\nfor printing only you don't have to enable file sharing, though it's necessary if you want to copy files from one PC to the other.
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it is possible to network both. You can even network both printers. Install the program from the router disk on your laptop and desktop. Then when that is finished, network the printer. Go to start, control panel, printers and faxes, then add a printer (from your laptop). Then select network printer (attached to your DESKTOP) then follow the instuctions. \n\nHopefully this will be HELPFUL!
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Sometimes a printer does not go well through USB hubs and extensions.  You might try to plug it directly into the 2nd computer to configure that until it works, then plug it back into the HUB and see if you can alter the PORT address of the printer.   \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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HP advises that windows XP includes a driver for this printer. They further advise\n\nClick Start and then click Control Panel. \nClick Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Printers and Faxes. \nIn Printer Tasks, click Add a printer. \nClick Next. \nSelect Local, then remove the check mark from Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer. \nClick Next. \nSelect Port. \nParallel connection is usually LPT1.\nUSB connection is usually USB001.\nClick Next. \nSelect HP from the Manufacturer list. \nSelect the printer model from the printer list, and then click Next. \nSelect Yes if this printer is the default printer, or select No if it is not. \nClick Next to continue. \nSelect No to skip the test page, and then click Next. \nClick Finish to complete the installation. \n NOTE:  If prompted for a Windows disk in Step 12, do not use the disk that came with the printer, use the Windows XP disk or the recovery disk that came with the computer. \n\nIf prompted for a Windows disk, insert the appropriate Windows or PC Recovery disk (not the disk that came with the printer) and follow the instructions on the screen. Once the driver has been installed, it will be listed in the Printers window ( Start, then Printers and Faxes).
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Please visit the following web site and select the appropriate operating system you are using and then try downloading the full featured drivers for the printer.\n\nThe HP Deskjet 930C Series printer driver is available for download at the following:\n\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?dlc=en&lc=en&os=228&product=60096&lang=en&cc=us&softwareitem=dj-20433-1\n\n     NOTE:  Clicking the link may give an error indicating it is\n            invalid.  If this occurs, copy the portion of the address\n            on the remaining line(s) and paste it at the end of the\n            address showing in your browser until the complete       address is displayed in the Address box.\n\nTo download and install the printer driver, follow the steps given\nbelow.\n\nTo download the printer driver, do the following:\n\n1.  Create a new folder (dj930) on the hard drive.  The recommended \n\nfolder path is C:&#92;dj930\n\n2.  Download the driver to the newly created C:&#92;dj930 folder.\n\nTo install the printer driver, do the following:\n\n     CAUTION:  The printer cable (USB or parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding.  Do not connect the printer cable to\nthe printer until instructed to do so by the installation software.\n\n1.  Open the C:&#92;dj930C folder and double-click the downloaded\n    "930-enu-xp.exe" file.  Once the files are loaded, the driver\n    installation screen will open.\n\n     NOTE:  If the installation screen does not open, follow the steps given below to manually open the installation screen.\n\n            a.  In the C:&#92;dj930 folder, double-click the "win2k_xp"\n                folder.\n            b.  Double-click the "Setup.exe" file to start the\n                installation program.\n\n2.  Click "Install Printer Software.\n\n     NOTE:  If this screen is not present, check the taskbar for a \n            minimized screen named 930C.  Click this item to \n            activate this screen. \n\n    Follow the instructions on the installer screen. \n\n     NOTE:  You may see a screen indicating the printer cannot be found.  Click the Try to Locate Again button to \n            continue. \n\n    After the printer has finished installing, there will be a screen \n    requiring you to click Done.\n\nThere may be one or more printers installed.  To verify the correct \nprinter has been selected, do the following:\n\n1.  Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. \n\n2.  Verify that the HP Deskjet 930c series is present.\n\n     NOTE:  There may be more than one printer with 930c in the name. \n            The one WITH series in the name is the printer driver from \n            HP.  The one WITHOUT series in the name is the built-in \n            driver included in the Windows XP operating system. \n\n3.  Make sure the HP printer driver with series in the name has a \n    checkmark next to it, indicating it is the default printer.  (To \n    make a printer the default printer, right-click the printer name \n    and select Set as Default Printer.)
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To get your printer to work you should just need to download and install the driver from the manufacturers website. If your printer is still under warranty they should help you reinstall your printer drivers.\n\n1. Goto http://support.dell.com click on printers -> Dell Printers\n2. Under "printer troubleshooting" click on "Drivers and Downloads"\n3. Select your model of printer from the Product model and download drivers for XP. ** Remember where you downloaded them to and what the file is called. **\n4. ** UNPlug your printer from the computer.\n5. Check in Start, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs that there is not a listing for your dell printer, if there is uninstall it.\n6. Check in Start, Control Panel, Printers if your printer is already setup. If it it right click on it and delete the printer. \n5. Install the drivers by double clicking the file your downloaded. It should go thru an install program. Do not plug in your printer until it tells you. It might do this after the computer restarts.\n\nOnce everything is done and you have plugged in your printer check in Start, Control Panel, Printers and verify your printer is listed.
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The printer will have either a parallel port (a long thin connector) a USB port or a network port, or any combination of these 3.  These days, most printers can work on USB, so if the printer did not come with a USB cable, you can pick one up from any electronics store for relatively cheap.\n\nAfter you've physically connected the printer to your computer, you'll need drivers for it.  If it did not come with a CD, go online to the website for the brand of printer, and download their drivers.
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Theoretically, any desktop would be compatible with any printer.  The issue is more likely to be is your Operating System compatible with the printer.  Check with HP and see what OS requirements they have, and check that against the Emachine.
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Unplug your printer from the USB or parallel port.\n\nDelete the printer you currently have from Start>Settings>Printer and Faxes.  \n\nDownload and install the driver I posted in the sources area.  \n\nPlug up the printer again after you have installed the driver, and it should work fine.
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Click “Start” \nClick “Settings” \nClick “Printers” (Windows 2000) and “Printers and Faxes” (Windows XP/2003) \nClick “Add Printer” \nClick “Next” \nMake sure “Local Printer” (Windows 2000) or “Local printer attached to this computer” (Windows XP/2003) is checked and nothing else, then click “Next”. \nMake sure “Create a new port” is checked and change the drop-down to “Standard TCP/IP Port” and hit “Next”. \nClick “Next” \nType the IP address or the printer in the “Printer Name or IP Address” field and then click “Next” \nClick “Finish” \nFind the printer drivers from the list. If the printer is not listed, go to the manufacturer’s website and download them to your computer. Then click “Have Disk” to browse to the location of the drivers. Make sure that whatever was downloaded from the website is extracted before you browse to the location. The drivers usually will have an .inf ending. \nClick “Next” \nIf you want to change the name of the printer on your computer please use the “Printer Name” field. If you have another printer installed it will ask you if you want to make this your default printer, then click “Next” \nPlease leave the “Do not share this printer” checked and click “Next” \nMake sure “Yes” is checked in the print test page window and click “Next” \nClick “Finish”
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Your problem is that you let Windows install the drivers.  You have to follow the instructions in the manual which state and I am paraphrasing "do not install using the Windows new hardware found wizard".  You have to install the drivers from the CD menu, NOT WINDOWS new hardware found wizard.  Don't ask me why, that's the way it is.  It's not the printer... it's not your hardware... it's the fact you DID NOT follow the instructions in the manual.  Go back to a time before you installed the drivers and for your sake... read the instructions.  I have the same printer... I can read directions.\n\nSaid directions are also on the quickstart guide... so... I won't say anything else.
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For a PC, the printer port or Parallel Port, the port with 25 pins (similar to the Serial Port, which as 9 pins only) is usually at the back. For a Laptop, it can either be at the back or sides.\nAlso, a printer may be connected to your pc or laptop using a USB port, which can be either at the front or back of a PC, and at the back or sides of a laptop.\n\nBut first ... maybe you just need to check your pc's printer configuration.\n\nClick on START.\nThen click on SETTINGS.\nThen PRINTERS and FAXES.\n\nYou will then get the PRINTERS and FAXES window.\n\n1. Do you see any printer device shown in the window?\n   There should be a PRINTER icon, FAX icon, MICROSOFT OFFICE IMAGE WRITER icon, or any other device icon.\n   If you see a PRINTER icon, does it have a small, CHECK beside it? The printer icon should also show the STATUS of the device. Is it READY, PAUSED, or does not show any status?\n   If you have a printer installed, and it is not configured to be your DEFAULT PRINTER (no check mark beside it), go ahead and RIGHT CLICK on the Printer Icon. Then click on "SET AS DEFAULT PRINTER".\n   Click on "APPLY" and "OK".\n\nREBOOT YOUR PC (turn off PC, then turn back on) or \nCLICK on Start, then "Turn Off Computer", then "Restart".\n\n2. If you do NOT see any Printer Icon in the Printers and Faxes Window, click on "Add a Printer" under "Printer Tasks" on your left. This will guide you to add your printer.\n\nDO NOT FORGET TO:\n   \nMake your printer the DEFAULT PRINTER.\n   Once you Added A Printer, RIGHT-CLICK on the Printer Icon and click on SET AS DEFAULT PRINTER.\nREBOOT your pc.\n\nUpon startup, you will be able to use your printer.\n\nGOOD LUCK!
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You might try visiting the website for the manufacturer of your printer, download the driver for your particular printer, and install it.
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unplug the printer and plug it back in.  This should soft boot the printer and get rid of any false errors.\n\nAlthough the better option would be to replace printer with HP, that way you aren't stuck paying outrageous prices for cartridges from dell.
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YOU NEED A WIFI PRINTSERVER\n\nWireless-G PrintServer for USB 2.0\n \n  Share up to two printers with everyone on your network -- works with most parallel and USB (1.1 or 2.0) printers \nConnects your printers directly to the network by 10/100 wired Ethernet or 54Mbps Wireless-G (802.11g) \nNo need to dedicate a PC to print server chores \nRemotely administered through your web browser, SNMP, or the included utility
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Could be a software glitch.\n\nUninstall your printer drivers, disconnect the printer from your PC, and reboot the PC.  This will "remove the printer from being recognized as installed.\n\nReinstall your drivers, reconnect your printer, and reboot the PC.\n\nThe PC should now recognize your printer correctly.\n\nTry printing  and see how it goes.\n\nHope this helps.
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What operating system are you using? PC?\nSome printers need their drivers installed before the printer is plugged in.  Sometimes the printer needs to update a file and cannot because you have an older version of a file and some other program is using it, so rebooting should fix that.  If the file the printer software wants is an older version on your computer, it might help to make sure that you have the latest Windowsupdate.microsoft.com.\nAlso, the driver on the Brother website might be better than the one you have on the CD that comes with the printer.\nIf you are running Windows98, there are known issues with the USB, make sure that you have the USB fix.\nAlso make sure that your printer has it's own proper power connected - the USB port may shut off the connection if it thinks that the printer is taking too much power.