Try starting the print spooler....
from the command prompt, type
net start spooler
and hit enter
Cari
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"Linda" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:0d1401c385e2$948345c0$(E-Mail Removed)...
> I have a Lexmark Z51. New computer with Windows XP. When
> I try to do anything with cartridge maintence, or align
> cartridges etc, I get "A valid printer can not be found on
> this computer. Make sure the print spooler is running.
> If problem reoccurs, uninstall and reinstall printer
> driver." I can print fine. I just can't do any cartridge
> maintence. Any suggestions?
> I didn't have this problem with Windows 98.