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Answer» OS winxpsp2
Ram 512mb
Intel celeron cpu
Phoenix bios
600 mhz
I recently changed my operating system from win98se to winxpsp2.
I saved the Files and settings from the 98se system using the Files and Settings Transfer wizard in winxp, removed the HDD with the 98se os, and installed a new 80gb, 7200, WD drive, and installed the winxpsp2 OS.
The instllation seemed to complete SUCCESSFULLY.
I then install my 98se files and settings with the transfer wizard, installed av and spyware programs, went to MS and activated the system, and downloaded and installed the updates (77 at this date).
My printer, lexmark 1100 color jetprinter worked fine with the 98se os.
I connected the printer, and at reboot, the printer was detected and windows proceeded with the installation . I did direct it to the newly downloaded XP driver. It seemed to install successfully, then asked if I wanted to PRINT a test page, I answered yes. The page did not print. The printer icon in the toolbar at the clock showed a red check, and when i click on it it indicated there was no communication to the printer.
I went to start> cp> printers and faxes, and the printer shows there with a black check indicating the default printer, Also, there was a file in the print que waiting to print.
I then went to the Device Manager> ports> COM1 and LPT1 and both had a yellow with black exclamation mark indicating a problem.
RIGHT clicked the COM1> properties, there was a "This Device Cannot Start" (code 10) message.
I Right clicked the LPT1 properties, there was a "This Device Is Disabled because The Firmware of The Device Did Not Give it The Required Resources" (code29)
At this point, I disconnected the printer, uninstalled the COM1 and LPT1 ports and rebooted. The "new hardware" was detected and reinstalled.
When I opened the Device Manager to the ports again, they were reinstalled but with the same error messages as before, with one exception, LPT1 was now shown as LPT3. (printer is still disconnected)
I repeated this uninstall, reboot and the reinstall with the same results as above indicated.
I did a debug port scan with the results as follows:
COM1- F 8 03, COM2- F8 02, COM3- E8 03, LPT1-78 03, LPT2-78 02,LPT3-BC 03
Which indicates the ports are being detected.
Can someone please help?
Thanks
Mitt
I'm not sure why that would be happening. Does this printer support a USB connection? I've found that it's a whole lot easier connecting a printer to a computer through a USB port rather than the old-school LPT1 ports. It's also faster especially with 2.0 ports. When I first installed the printer after getting a new computer with XP I tried using an LTP1 cable. I was unable to get anywhere with it so I tried using a USB cable instead and what do you KNOW, it worked. From what I've seen, XP doesn't work well with the old style ports. Can you try this. Go into the BIOS and disable the com port. Then change the type of LPT port. Try ECP or EPP or something. Tyr no interupt.. Reboot and see if XP does a new thing with the LPT port. After your re-install did you remember to re-install the MBoard drivers as well ? ?
If not try that.
If no joy joy remove one item at a time in Device Manager and re-boot to see if this clears things up.Lordvader
Thanks, excellent suggestion, but the printer does not accept USB connection.Patio;
Thanks
MittWith Lexmark printers, it is better to not let windows install the drivers. When windows detects new hardware, cancel out and use the Lexmark CD to install the drivers.Can you try this. Go into the BIOS and disable the com port. Then change the type of LPT port. Try ECP or EPP or something. Tyr no interupt.. Reboot and see if XP does a new thing with the LPT port.
DSLGEEK
Thanks, I will try this and post back with "joy" or "no joy"Quote from: 2k_dummy on June 30, 2007, 08:18:07 AM With Lexmark printers, it is better to not let windows install the drivers. When windows detects new hardware, cancel out and use the Lexmark CD to install the drivers.
2k_dummy,
Thanks, but the Lexmark CD which I have is for win98, which
is why I downloaded the xp driver from Lexmark. If the downloaded driver has its own install program, you can still use the same procedure. Just use the install program instead of the CD.Thanks to all:
I did go to the Bios, as suggested by dslgeek, they were enabled and setup as they should be per Pheonix (bios mfg) and MS.
I did find the resolution to the LPT1 problem;
There was a resources conflict with another program, Sound Blaster.
I removed both the printer and the sound blaster, then reinstalled the printer and driver. Windows assigned the proper resources to LPT1 and was able to print a test page. I then reinstalled the Sound Blaster program and it too was assigned the proper resources. All is well with LPT1.
The COM1 port problem is still in limbo, but as for now, it is not causing a problem.
Update:
The COM1 problem has been resolved by way of Bios configuration setting changes as follows:
Serial Port A--Change the setting from "Auto" to "Enabled"
Parallel Port--Change the setting from "Auto" to "Enabled"
Thanks to all who contributed to the resolution of this problem.
Mitt
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