Chuck Nessa Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 After TurboTax wouldn't load, I decided to move beyond Windows95. So, I might seem distracted for a day or two while setting it up. Please bear with me and (if the need arises) answer any questions I might have along the way. To stop the first inquiry, I got another Gates system 'cause I can't afford a Mac. I know it's like shopping at Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Chuck, My brother and I are PC fools. Ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Been through this a few dozen times, good luck! The software is much easier to use than it was in with Windows 95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Been through this a few dozen times, good luck! The software is much easier to use than it was in with Windows 95. Yes but, every time I try to print something I get a "send a fax" message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Change the printer you're printing to? Maybe the default is the fax modem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 You probably have not added your printer to the Windows config yet, so Fax is the only available printing option. To add your connected printer: Start --> Settings --> Control panel --> Printers --> Add printer . If you have an older printer, Windows will most likely have the appropriate driver in the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 This is the #1 Jazz and Computer help forum on the net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 You probably have not added your printer to the Windows config yet, so Fax is the only available printing option. To add your connected printer: Start --> Settings --> Control panel --> Printers --> Add printer . If you have an older printer, Windows will most likely have the appropriate driver in the list. Chuck, If it's an older printer, this is the way to go. Newer printers are "plug and play" which means you usually can plug them in and Windows will recognize that a new device has been added and ask for the software install disc that came with the printer. If you were using Windows 95, I'm assuming this is a printer that uses the LPT or parallel port (the big, usually purple one of the back). LPT printers are not plug and play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 If you were using Windows 95, I'm assuming this is a printer that uses the LPT or parallel port (the big, usually purple one of the back). LPT printers are not plug and play. I guess I was fooled by the message I received mentioning the make and model of the printer added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hey if you don't get deluged by popups and other goodies designed to crash your computer than it's money well spent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Loaded, and I didn't need to install drivers. I just didn't hit the right button - my ancient HP LaserJet 5L works fine. Thanks for all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 chuck how old is your computer? ss1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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