Thanks! I forgot about the "plunk" sound. I don't think Vista does that anymore, so my Vista laptop might not help. But the printer is plugged into an XP computer and that is a good test.
Don Marang ----- Original Message ----- From: "Victor Gouveia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] network printer question -purchaserecomendations > Hi Donald, > > Do you get the plunk sound when you plug the printer into the port you > normally plug the port into? > > Alternatively, if it doesn't sound, try switching ports to see if it makes > that same sound. > > If it doesn't, try using another computer, such as a laptop that will come > to the printer, as opposed to the printer going to the other computer, > plug > it into the spare computer's port, and see if the computer recognizes that > a > device has been plugged into the computer. > > If it does make the sound, then you know that the printer has power going > to > it, and that there's a software problem with the printer, or there is > another problem with the printer in and of itself. > > If you don't hear the sound, it's a safe bet that the printer has no power > going to it, and you should check the cords to see if there is any fraying > happening to it, check that the power cord is fit snugly into it's socket > on > the back of the printer, and make sure that the port wires are securely > plugged into the printer also. > > If all of these things are ok, then I'm assuming there my be a problem > with > an adapter that the printer may use, either externally, or internally. > > If it's the former, you may be able to get a power adapter, possibly a > universal one from Radio Shack or Best Buy, or some other electronic > retailer, apply the correct adapter plug to fit the printer, and go from > there. > > If you've exhausted all of these options, and you still can't get it to > make > the sound or the printer doesn't power up, then I'm afraid it needs to be > serviced, either by you or a qualified technician that the manufacturer > recommends. > > Oh, and by the way, have you checked that the printer is actually plugged > into an electrical supply? Grins. > > Sorry, I just had to ask. LOL. > > > Victor > Co-moderator > Blind Movie Buffs List > Guidedogs List > > > Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: > http://www.jaws-users.com > Visit the Blind Computing home page at: > http://www.blind-computing.com > Address for the list archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject > or body of a blank message to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Use the following address in order to contact the management team > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the > following address: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the JAWS Users List home page at: http://www.jaws-users.com Visit the Blind Computing home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following address in order to contact the management team [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
