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From: Kennard in Albuquerque on 31 Oct 2009 16:59 I downloaded the latest driver from the Lexmark site. - Ken "Jim" wrote: > > > How did you "install" without the cd ? > > > > > On Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:10:11 -0700, Kennard in Albuquerque > <KennardinAlbuquerque(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > > >I went in and uninstalled the software, even removed all the registry keys > >that referred to the printer. Unfortunately I have neither the install CD nor > >the instructions, just the printer. The Lexmark site has proved less then > >useless for either troubleshooting or finding the installation direction. > >Tired the uninstall a couple of times, but every time I reboot my computer I > >get the Windows has found new hardware icon and the message saying Windows > >had trouble installing the hardware. SIGH. - Kennard > > > >"Chuck" wrote: > > > >> "Is there anyway to stop this annoying but typical Windows behavior?" Yes. > >> > >> (Its not really typical windows behavior, but might be considered by some to > >> be typical of problems with Lexmark drivers, and users that don't follow the > >> Mfrs install instructions.) > >> > >> Shutdown > >> Disconnect the printer. > >> Restart > >> Uninstall the printer drivers, and if a multifunction, the drivers for the > >> other functions. (Scanner, Fax, etc.) > >> Run any Lexmark "cleanup" utility (if available) from the Lexmark web site > >> Shutdown > >> Reboot, and reinstall the drivers before the printer is reconnected. (Follow > >> any install instructions given) > >> If this does not work = = > >> An optional process involves the above uninstall process, followed by > >> uninstalling the USB controller and port driver used by the printer, > >> then shutting down and rebooting. > >> This seems to disconnect any software links to the old ports that are > >> involved in the defective driver install that caused the problem in the > >> first place. > >> Note: there are some special considerations/instructions for some Lexmark > >> printer driver uninstalls. Seems Lexmark may have done some "nasty" things > >> to the system printer subsystem. I don't know if this is the case with your > >> particuliar printer model and driver version. > >> > >> It's also possible that something prevented a registry entry associated with > >> your printer from being set correctly. > >> On older windows versions, one bit of a registry entry value was involved. I > >> don't know if that is still the case. > >> > >> If you are unplugging and reconnecting the printer to different USB ports, > >> you may be prompted to install the printer drivers. > >> A process such as the above uninstall/install has a better chance of > >> succeeding if done as the administrator. You may also see a prompt "for all > >> users" somewhere in the process. If so, yes is the obvious answer. > >> > >> > >> "Kennard in Albuquerque" <KennardinAlbuquerque(a)discussions.microsoft.com> > >> wrote in message news:53ABA1E1-0302-40FD-9CFC-85CA7E8CE430(a)microsoft.com... > >> >I installed a Lexmark X1240 printer on my computer with Windows XP and > >> > service pack 3, and everytime I shut the computer down and turn it back on > >> > I > >> > get the Windows has found new hardware message and it tries to re-install > >> > the > >> > printer. Is there anyway to stop this annoying but typical Windows > >> > behavior? > >> > >> > >> . > >> > . >
From: Kennard in Albuquerque on 31 Oct 2009 17:01 Thanks, Jose. The problem is I went there, it's where I got the latest driver, but I couldn't for the life of me find detailed install instructions. - Ken "Jose" wrote: > On Oct 27, 10:33 pm, Kennard in Albuquerque > <KennardinAlbuquer...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > I installed a Lexmark X1240 printer on my computer with Windows XP and > > service pack 3, and everytime I shut the computer down and turn it back on I > > get the Windows has found new hardware message and it tries to re-install the > > printer. Is there anyway to stop this annoying but typical Windows behavior? > > It is annoying but not typical - it means something is wrong. > > If XP detects a printer that has not been installed, it will try to > install it. That is what it is supposed to do. If you unplug it, XP > will not detect it. > > Why not go to the Lexmark site and download the instructions and > installation package: > > http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=home&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_US&segment=DOWNLOAD > > The Lexmark installation instructions are quite clear. Which part is > not working? > > They also have live chat and email support. > > . >
From: Jim on 31 Oct 2009 17:20 On my Lexmark , it was/is -power on , install ink cartridges , plug usb lead in , install software : had to be done in that order . On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:01:01 -0700, Kennard in Albuquerque <KennardinAlbuquerque(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >Thanks, Jose. The problem is I went there, it's where I got the latest >driver, but I couldn't for the life of me find detailed install instructions. >- Ken > >"Jose" wrote: > >> On Oct 27, 10:33 pm, Kennard in Albuquerque >> <KennardinAlbuquer...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: >> > I installed a Lexmark X1240 printer on my computer with Windows XP and >> > service pack 3, and everytime I shut the computer down and turn it back on I >> > get the Windows has found new hardware message and it tries to re-install the >> > printer. Is there anyway to stop this annoying but typical Windows behavior? >> >> It is annoying but not typical - it means something is wrong. >> >> If XP detects a printer that has not been installed, it will try to >> install it. That is what it is supposed to do. If you unplug it, XP >> will not detect it. >> >> Why not go to the Lexmark site and download the instructions and >> installation package: >> >> http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=home&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_US&segment=DOWNLOAD >> >> The Lexmark installation instructions are quite clear. Which part is >> not working? >> >> They also have live chat and email support. >> >> . >>
From: Jose on 31 Oct 2009 17:35 On Oct 31, 5:01 pm, Kennard in Albuquerque <KennardinAlbuquer...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > Thanks, Jose. The problem is I went there, it's where I got the latest > driver, but I couldn't for the life of me find detailed install instructions. > - Ken > > > > "Jose" wrote: > > On Oct 27, 10:33 pm, Kennard in Albuquerque > > <KennardinAlbuquer...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > > > I installed a Lexmark X1240 printer on my computer with Windows XP and > > > service pack 3, and everytime I shut the computer down and turn it back on I > > > get the Windows has found new hardware message and it tries to re-install the > > > printer. Is there anyway to stop this annoying but typical Windows behavior? > > > It is annoying but not typical - it means something is wrong. > > > If XP detects a printer that has not been installed, it will try to > > install it. That is what it is supposed to do. If you unplug it, XP > > will not detect it. > > > Why not go to the Lexmark site and download the instructions and > > installation package: > > >http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=home&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_US... > > > The Lexmark installation instructions are quite clear. Which part is > > not working? > > > They also have live chat and email support. > > > . I don't have that printer but Googled: install lexmark x1240 http://www.essortment.com/articles/install-lexmark-x1240-printer_102123.htm I thought I read somewhere that when you run the downloaded installation, it expects the printer to be ready to go (hooked up).
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