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From: Adam on 4 May 2008 16:59
I checked all the options and advanced options on my desktop ports and I
don't see an option for "turning off power to this device" The printer power
stays on constantly so I dont think thats the issue anyway. I have no problem
printing from the desktop pc, just the wireless laptop.

"smlunatick" wrote:

> On Apr 22, 10:34 am, Adam <A...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > correction: I have a NETGEAR wireless router
> >
> >
> >
> > "Adam" wrote:
> > > I am on a high speed cable modem (motorola) which is attached to a desktop pc
> > > and a Linksys wireless router. I've set up my desktop to share the attached
> > > printer and filesharing also. I have pretty reliable internet connection to
> > > my laptop, although the connection speed fluctuates quite a bit (between 1.0
> > > and 54 Mbps) sometimes. I'm using a Lexmark 4200 all-in-one
> > > printer/scanner/fax that is hooked up to the desktop via a usb and I don't
> > > think it has any wireless capability. Thanks for the help BTW..this is just a
> > > frustrating prob.
> > > "smlunatick" wrote:
> >
> > > > How is the printer set up for the wireless networking?
> >
> > > > Do you have a wireless router or are you trying to access your desktop directly?
> >
> > > > Does your printer come with wireless networking "built-in" directly from the
> > > > manufacturer (either inside or with certified add-on modules?)
> >
> > > > Do you have any additional wireless problems?
> >
> > > > On 18/04/2008 Adam <A...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > > > >I have been able to set up and print wirelessly from my laptop to a printer
> > > > >attached to my desktop, but I lose the connection after only a few print
> > > > >jobs. The only remedy I've found is to delete the printer and
> > > > >restart/reinstall the printer. Is there some setting I can use to prevent
> > > > >losing my connection everytime...frustrating.- Hide quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> Check on the Desktop and turn off "Allow the computer to turn of this
> device to save power..." for the USB ports that the lexmark is
> connected to.
>
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