--- David Oswald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've had a "good computer week" here, actually. I > just got an HP > Photosmart 8450. Plugged it into a network switch > which is in turn > plugged into the router, and presto, it worked just > as expected. The > built-in card reader even acts as an external drive, > also network > accessable. And the printer's software drivers > installed easily on my > two wifi-enabled notebooks. So I can print > wirelessly from my > notebooks. I'm even reasonably impressed with the > driver suite. >
I wasn't so lucky with my HP7960. Plugged it in and Windows crashed. Uninstalled all the printers & scanners, re-installed USB drivers, updated bios. Nothing. Every time I plug the damn printer to any of the USB ports, windows crashes. Bought a new motherboard & processor (another tale). Reinstalled Windows, reinstalled USB drivers, edit regirstry to remove any traces of any HP equipment. Plug the thing in and windows crashes. Give in and buy a new Epson R1800. bliss. Wendy Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada
