Printer not recognized

[Joseph Childs]

I recently purchased a new computer with XP Home that is being used as a
stand alone computer. I connected a HP 1220c printer with a USB connection
to the computer and it was immediately recognized and prints properly. I
then connected a Xerox Work Center PE16 printer to the same computer using a
second USB port. The PE16 required a driver installation that was sucessful.
When I go to control Panel and click on Printers and Faxes it is present and
shows that it is ready. However when I try to print from the computer using
the PE16 nothing happens. The printer is on and is ready and prints when
operated from its console. Whats wrong?

 

[Road_Runner]

Hi ... Are you using 2 printers ? If so ? Your computer is most likely using
the HP printer as its default , Go to the following >>> start >>
control panel and , double click the Printer and Faxes , If you notice your
PE16 printer listed right click on it and select the default option ,
Afterward try out your PE16 printer and see if it works

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Uninstall the Xerox printer and then install it correctly... ie driver
software BEFORE connection.

http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article One.htm

 

[Joseph Childs]

How do I properly uninstall the PE16 printer?

 

[Bill Summers]

Hi Joe, when you click file then click print, the print dialog box should
show two printers, just select the printer you want to use and go from
there, I have two printers connected to my commuter ( Compaq.)Win home
edition and it works fine. Hope this helps, Bill.

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Detailed instructions at:
http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article One.htm

 

[Joseph Childs]

Thanks to everyones help the printer is recognized and working.