I have just done a clean install of windows XP professional. I have downloaded the latest driver for my Epson stylus 480, in which epson advises you to ignore the fact that the drivers are not XP certified, and installed them. the test page printed fine but i get communication errors when i try to print anything else. the printer runs on a parralel port through a primax scanner, an arrangement that worked in windows 98 and ME. i have upgraded the ram too but nothing works. Please could someone help me before i reinstall 98!

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the obvious step is to remove the scanner and hook the printer directly to the parallel port.


On Friday, August 23, 2002 at 9:24 am, Robert wrote:
>I have just done a clean install of windows XP professional. I have downloaded the
>latest driver for my Epson stylus 480, in which epson advises you to ignore the fact
>that the drivers are not XP certified, and installed them.
>the test page printed fine but i get communication errors when i try to print anything
>else. the printer runs on a parralel port through a primax scanner, an arrangement
>that worked in windows 98 and ME.
>i have upgraded the ram too but nothing works.
>Please could someone help me before i reinstall 98!
>
>
>

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It's unfortunate that you don't have the model with the USB port in it. Epsons usually were the worst on port sharing so try it without the scanner in the chain. Also, if the software is looking for IRQ 7 and XP hasn't assigned that IRQ that may be part of the problem. There could be driver conflicts with both devices sharing the port. If nothing works, you may have to resort to adding a parallel port card if you have an open slot and separate the two devices. Lastly is uninstall the printer and software, connect the printer directly to the port and reinstall the software. If it works, then add the scanner into the chain. If it stops working you will have no choice but to add the parallel port card (they are pretty cheap now) and assign one of the two devices to it. This is usually better anyway as it results in less conflicts, lockups etc. Good Luck! C K


On Friday, August 23, 2002 at 9:24 am, Robert wrote:
>I have just done a clean install of windows XP professional. I have downloaded the
>latest driver for my Epson stylus 480, in which epson advises you to ignore the fact
>that the drivers are not XP certified, and installed them.
>the test page printed fine but i get communication errors when i try to print anything
>else. the printer runs on a parralel port through a primax scanner, an arrangement
>that worked in windows 98 and ME.
>i have upgraded the ram too but nothing works.
>Please could someone help me before i reinstall 98!
>
>
>

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shame about your problem but fortunate for me, i'm still with win 98 looking to upgrade with xp home edition, i too have an epson 480 and a primax scanner sharing the parralel port, i have the xp driver for the printer and there is also one for the primax scanner, do you have that? and finally canyou tell me if the problem was solved and how so i don't run into the same thing. thanx

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I haven't solved the problem despite the helpful comments. I must admit I hadn't thought of the scanner driver. I just re installed the old software and XP had no (apparent) problems with it. can you let me have the driver, or let me know where to find it? I have to say I am beginning to think that it could be a printer malfunction rather than a driver issue. i will take it to another machine to test soon. Thanks


On Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 7:50 am, Stevie Whits wrote:
>shame about your problem but fortunate for me, i'm still with win 98 looking to
>upgrade with xp home edition, i too have an epson 480 and a primax scanner sharing
>the parralel port, i have the xp driver for the printer and there is also one for
>the primax scanner, do you have that?
> and finally canyou tell me if the problem was solved and how so i don't run into
>the same thing. thanx

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I'm having the same problem with my printer!its a complete bastard!theres always a communication error everytime I try to print anything!


On Friday, August 23, 2002 at 9:24 am, Robert wrote:
>I have just done a clean install of windows XP professional. I have downloaded the
>latest driver for my Epson stylus 480, in which epson advises you to ignore the fact
>that the drivers are not XP certified, and installed them.
>the test page printed fine but i get communication errors when i try to print anything
>else. the printer runs on a parralel port through a primax scanner, an arrangement
>that worked in windows 98 and ME.
>i have upgraded the ram too but nothing works.
>Please could someone help me before i reinstall 98!
>
>
>

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I do have the same problem too. A communication error messsage shows up every time I print. Actually, the print comes out OK. However an ink gage shows no information. I guess sending data to printer works but the data from printer path is broken. My system is configured double boot with Windows98 SE and Windows XP Pro. Windows 98 SE part works fine so that there should be no hardware issue. I do connect with USB and don't have scanner. I used driver for Windows XP from Epson site. Anybody with working driver?


On Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 3:16 am, Maldini wrote:
>I'm having the same problem with my printer!its a complete bastard!theres always
>a communication error everytime I try to print anything!
>
>

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Same kind of thing here. My mate has Epson C60, install the latest driver, but immediately 2 of the 3 lights flash on the printer and so does the "communication error" message. Connection is by USB, but cant get any printing out of it even. Please anyone who has any decent ideas

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After I upgraded to Windows XP, I was told xp does not support printing 7 inch checks on a dot matrix printer. XP will only print whole pages and will not let you print a document of less than one full page. I understand that Microsoft does not plan to fix it's error.


On Friday, August 23, 2002 at 9:24 am, Robert wrote:
>I have just done a clean install of windows XP professional. I have downloaded the
>latest driver for my Epson stylus 480, in which epson advises you to ignore the fact
>that the drivers are not XP certified, and installed them.
>the test page printed fine but i get communication errors when i try to print anything
>else. the printer runs on a parralel port through a primax scanner, an arrangement
>that worked in windows 98 and ME.
>i have upgraded the ram too but nothing works.
>Please could someone help me before i reinstall 98!
>
>
>

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Robert, I don't have much info for you but came across this looking to solve the same problem but ON Windows 98. Epson added support for XP at: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supAdvice.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes¬eoid=17766 Again, I am still searching, but I think the entry level Epsons are touchy about working in ECP mode. Try rebooting and in set-up changing your printer config to bidirectional just to see if that is it.

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I have same problem with MINOLTA PagePro 1250W. I feel like I am not alone this world. Please help.


On Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 3:07 pm, Craig wrote:
>Robert, I don't have much info for you but came across this looking to solve the
>same problem but ON Windows 98. Epson added support for XP at: http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supAdvice.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes¬eoid=17766
>
>Again, I am still searching, but I think the entry level Epsons are touchy about
>working in ECP mode. Try rebooting and in set-up changing your printer config to
>bidirectional just to see if that is it.

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I am having communication errors with my Minolta printer (same one) too.....its really annoying!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!


On Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 9:14 am, xyz99002 wrote:
>
>I have same problem with MINOLTA PagePro 1250W. I feel like I am not alone this world.
>Please help.
>

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Regarding "communication errors" when printing to an Epson when the print out does print -- simply turn off the communication error notification under the printer's Properties | Utility | Speed & Progress, Monitoring Preferences. I went through driver updating, deleting and re-adding, and finally stumbled upon the area where to turn off notifications. Works for me!


On Sunday, February 23, 2003 at 4:03 am, SA wrote:
>I do have the same problem too. A communication error messsage shows up every time
>I print. Actually, the print comes out OK. However an ink gage shows no information.
>I guess sending data to printer works but the data from printer path is broken.
>My system is configured double boot with Windows98 SE and Windows XP Pro. Windows
>98 SE part works fine so that there should be no hardware issue. I do connect with
>USB and don't have scanner. I used driver for Windows XP from Epson site. Anybody
>with working driver?
>
>

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I also have a problem with XP printing with a dot matrix printer to a 7 inch check form. My printer prints, however only letter size documents and forms. It appears I need a new generic driver. I would appreciate any help you can offer. I am so frustated.


On Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 4:47 pm, mcklaipm wrote:
>After I upgraded to Windows XP, I was told xp does not support printing 7 inch checks
>on a dot matrix printer. XP will only print whole pages and will not let you print
>a document of less than one full page. I understand that Microsoft does not plan
>to fix it's error.
>
>
>
>

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I changed software packages, to Peachtree, and the software permits me to print to dot matrix checks. Peachtree has the check forms and they seem to work fine.


On Friday, April 29, 2005 at 6:03 pm, CBS wrote:
>I also have a problem with XP printing with a dot
>matrix printer to a 7 inch check form. My printer prints,
>however only letter size documents and forms.
>It appears I need a new generic driver. I would
>appreciate any help you can offer. I am so frustated.
>
>
>

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please help - fast


On Monday, May 23, 2005 at 4:53 pm, mcklaipm wrote:
>I changed software packages, to Peachtree, and the software permits me to print to
>dot matrix checks. Peachtree has the check forms and they seem to work fine.
>
>
>

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you have to create a custom form under server properties under printers and faxes and use that form for the generic printer.


On Monday, May 23, 2005 at 4:53 pm, mcklaipm wrote:
>I changed software packages, to Peachtree, and the software permits me to print to
>dot matrix checks. Peachtree has the check forms and they seem to work fine.
>
>
>

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Hi, I already create a custom form, but when I try to select that form with the 'generic text/only' driver it doesn't appear. Any help?


On Friday, September 9, 2005 at 4:06 pm, The Genius wrote:
>you have to create a custom form under server properties under printers and faxes
>and use that form for the generic printer.
>
>
>

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Now I must use a PC with windows 98 to print some reports on this printer (generic driver). I didn't find an answer to this problem in the forums. Nobody answered my question 4 months ago. Any help?


On Monday, December 26, 2005 at 3:33 am, John C. wrote:
>Hi, I already create a custom form, but when I try to select that form with the 'generic
>text/only' driver it doesn't appear.
>Any help?
>
>
>

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Hi, i am working on that issue since monday...tried everything but with no succes, will let you know


On Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 1:09 am, John C. wrote:
>Now I must use a PC with windows 98 to print some reports on this printer (generic
>driver). I didn't find an answer to this problem in the forums.
>
>Nobody answered my question 4 months ago. Any help?
>
>
>

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Thank you Simon. I think I must use a dedicated PC for this work!


On Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 12:50 pm, Simon wrote:
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>Hi, i am working on that issue since monday...tried everything but with no succes,
>will let you know
>
>

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how to install dot matrix printer in winxp. first install the driver, the result are printer is printing windows mode but not print in command promt also proble in windows mode.

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I have a dell computer with Windows XP that does not have a parallel printer port. I have a PCI card parallel port installed, but my printer, Panasonic KXP1121, will not work with older dos-based programs. It runs perfectly with windows or staroffice programes. The underlying problem is that the PCI printer port is automatically assigned to LPT3, whereas the dos programes print thro LPT1. Switching the LPT3 to LPT1 at the Control Panel will disable the printer altogether.


On Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 12:33 am, vijay wrote:
>how to install dot matrix printer in winxp. first install the driver, the result
>are printer is printing windows mode but not print in command promt also proble in
>windows mode.

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