Hi experts, i am having weird problem when i want to install a printer locally.All the installation went normal but when i want to print/testing print,nothing comes out.Sometime an error msg saying printing operation time period expired pop out or the printer just print out 1 line of weird character or just a dot. I tried to print under DOS using dir>lpt1,all the drivers are printed out so is not the LPT1 port problem.No problem if i print using nework printer.The printer is working fine in other computer. i tried reinstall the printer driver,reinstall service pack but the problem still persist. Can any1 tell me what else do i need to check? thanks

genax, what type of printer is it and what is the name of the driver you are using?

hi, i am using hp deskjet 950c printer. i use the driver cd come with the printer.

Here is a Driver For NT 4.0 as well as some instructions. Genax try removing the printer and restart the server and try re-installing the printer. Also are you logged on as administrator or a end user? Well hopefully this will help with your situation. Here is some more tips I found on this forum for installing local printers hopefully this will help as well: Use this to install a Local Printer. 1. Open the Printers folder (Start-Settings- Printers) 2. Double-click the "Add Printer" icon 3. When told to begin installing the printer click Next, Do So 4. You are asked if you wish to install a Local or a Network Printer. For this FAQ, choose, Local Printer 5. Next, you need to enter the manufacturer and model number. If you cannot find it, or you have a disk that came with your printer, choose the "Have Disk" option and browse till you find it. 6. You will now be asked to select a port. Standard is LPT1, but COM2 can also be used. There are other options, but these are very rarely used. 7. You are asked to give the printer a name and whether it will be your default printer. 8. Then, you are asked whether to print a test page. It is suggested that you do. 9. Windows will now copy the files that it needs. Manny

This driver is for NT 4.0 Only.