hi,

I bought a Canon Pixma MP250 (inexpensive, but that's what we needed at the time as cash was short). It worked well for about two weeks, then I got the 'printer not responding' popup when trying to print. The power light was on, but none of the buttons would get a response. I tried turning it off, but the power light stayed on, so I unplugged it, left it for about 30 minutes then plugged it back in. But at this POINT there was nothing.....it would not come on. Canon sent me a replacement, an 'upgrade' in fact, a pixma mP280. But same thing...after about two weeks it did the same as the 250.

I'm wondering if these printers are just no good, or if it's an electrical issue (I used a different outlet for the second one, but the two outlets are on the same circuit (best I can tell anyway), or perhaps a computer problem.

Any ideas? I need to get another printer, but if it's an electrical or computer issue I don't want to fry another printer, not to mention the cash.

Thanks for any input!!Did you install the appropriate drivers?YES all drivers are installed, but what would that have to do with the fact that the printer will not turn on? A printer should be able to be powered on before installation.....all of mine have anyway.It could well be an electrical problem INSTEAD of a printer problem. I recommend that you use a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) to protect your equipment (computer included). Quote from: Tess24 on November 01, 2010, 08:31:42 AM

Yes all drivers are installed, but what would that have to do with the fact that the printer will not turn on? A printer should be able to be powered on before installation.....all of mine have anyway.