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Solve : Can't set printer as default in XP?

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I have a HP DV6000 laptop which has a printer attached VIA USB. Used to print OK, but now will not. I know how to SET it as default in Control Panel, I go through the motions, but it doesn't work. It wont set as default. Tried deleting and re-installing, but it still wont work, it still wont set as default. I have no other printer. What to do? Tried another USB port / another cable / new drivers / any error messages/ when did it stop working, after installing anything ?

Alan <>< Is this printer connected to your computer or another one?

Also, what OS are you using?Also what brand of Printer?If you have adapter, plug it to PS/2 port.Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 08:02:16 AM

If you have adapter, plug it to PS/2 port.

? ?Quote from: patio on May 27, 2008, 05:03:55 PM
Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 08:02:16 AM
If you have adapter, plug it to PS/2 port.

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I have had two hp printers that nearly drove me crazy trying to set as default. Changing from the USB to PS/2 connection solved the problem. Thought that might work for this Did your printer come with a CD?Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 06:04:02 PM
I have had two hp printers that nearly drove me crazy trying to set as default. Changing from the USB to PS/2 connection solved the problem. Thought that might work for this
Hmm, I NEVER, before now, heard of connecting a printer to a PS/2 port this way. Have you ever known of anyone else doing this? I connected my printer to a PS/2 port once...

Afterwards, whenever I printed someting only the words "keyboard" and "mouse" would appear on the paper.

Must've been a "glitch". Quote from: soybean on May 28, 2008, 08:39:40 AM
Quote from: cryhelp on May 27, 2008, 06:04:02 PM
I have had two hp printers that nearly drove me crazy trying to set as default. Changing from the USB to PS/2 connection solved the problem. Thought that might work for this
Hmm, I never, before now, heard of connecting a printer to a PS/2 port this way. Have you ever known of anyone else doing this?
Man, I did not intend to become the straight guy for a comedian (Saviour)
Yes I have heard of this before, a friend told me to try it. Printers were connecting to computer by USB. I bought an adapter from usb to ps/2 plugged it in and it worked both times (why I have no idea)Sorry...Quote from: soybean on May 28, 2008, 08:39:40 AM
Hmm, I never, before now, heard of connecting a printer to a PS/2 port this way. Have you ever known of anyone else doing this?
Never heard of anyone doing this before either.

Quote from: cryhelp on May 28, 2008, 09:26:41 AM
Yes I have heard of this before, a friend told me to try it. Printers were connecting to computer by USB. I bought an adapter from usb to ps/2 plugged it in and it worked both times (why I have no idea)

I think what you describe is impossible.I think what you describe is impossible.

Think what you want. At this point in time I really don't care, other than the fact you just called me a liar. Guess ACCORDING to you, I have performed several miracles.
Seems as if because of my post, everyone has left trying to help the original poster with his problem. To avoid issues such as this I will not post in this forum again.Click on Start,
Select.... Printers & Faxes.
Double Click on the Printer you want to be the default.
Another smaller window will appear.
Click on.... Printer. ( top left )
Then click on ....Set as default.

Your problem should be solved.
Regards.
Fred.


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