Windows 10: Problems manual installing a printer

I want to install a P1102w printer without all the HP crapware.


I go to


- Device & printers

- Add new printer


Windows doesn't detect it, I go manual install and select the drivers folder, it install properly apparently, but then when I want to print something it says it was an error and doesn't print.


If I go to printer properties / port the selected one is LPT1, shouldn't it be something like USB001?

I can't see anything like that in the ports list, only LPT and COM.


Thanks in advance

:)

 

problem in printer installation

Hi Satya,

Based on the error message, it is possible that the issue is caused by a printing job stuck in the printer queue. We suggest that you clear and restart the Print Spooler manually. Please follow the steps below:

• Click the Start button> type services > then press
  Enter.
• Look for the Print Spooler > Right-click on it and select
  Properties from the context menu.
• Under the General tab, click the Stop button.
  
• Open File Explorer > navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool > delete the contents of the folder.
• Return to the Print Spooler properties window > click the
  Start button to restart the service.
  

After performing the above steps, try to install the printer drivers.

Update us with results for further assistance.

 

wirless printer problems

Hi,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to follow the steps from the below article and check if it helps.

Fix printer problems

Fix printer problems in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1

Method 2: Install the drivers in Compatibility mode.

I would suggest you to install the latest available drivers on manufacturer's website in compatibility mode.

Follow the steps below on how to install driver in compatibility mode:

• Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.
• Right click on the setup file of the driver and select “Properties”.
• Select “Compatibility” Tab.
• Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and select operating system from the drop down list.
• Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Mac OSX USB printer problem

OK i just bought the Canon IP4500 usb printer and installed it on the mac following hte instructions to the letter.

No printer is found and i cannot add it in the Printer list, cause theres no option for USB printer installation, only Appletalk, Bluetooth, and Windows Printing.

I have downloaded the latest drivers etc... but no luck *Bang Head :banghead:

As it is i dont like macs but now with a simple thing as this i dislike them even more.

Last resort is trying installing the printer on a Vista pc and see if it works, if it does then the mac is up to shit, if it does not install then the printer is up to shit.

Anyone had a similar problem maybe and how did you overcome it?