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Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 04:27:42 Pacific
OS: Windows XP Pro
CPU/Ram: 4000+ / 2GB
Product: AMD / Samsung
Comment:

Hello!

I was told my issue is a WinXP problem, so I hope it's ok if I post it here...
Anyway, this is my problem:
I just bought a printer (Epson DX5050, see end for product link) and I can't install it because there is apparently no USB printer port. When ever I try to manually add a printer through the control panel, I can only select the LPT1-3, COM1-7 ports.

So my question is: How may I create a USB printer port for my printer?

I'm monitering the thread so I'll be able to respond to anything within the hour. Thanks in advance =)


Product link: http://www.epson.se/products/allino...
(I couldn't find it on the english site)



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Response Number 1
Name: LinuxOS2
Date: November 28, 2006 at 04:35:26 Pacific
Reply:

You need to buy a USB card for the machine if no USB ports are present.

Keep the old stuff running


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Response Number 2
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:07:48 Pacific
Reply:

"USB card" as in USB 2.0 or "USB card" as in a USB printer-friendly card?

Sorry, I'm not that experienced when it comes to this so I'm a little confused =)


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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:11:46 Pacific
Reply:

Hmmm...

A USB card composes of a USB host controller and several USB ports that allow you to ... USB cards come in two favors: USB PCI card, and USB CardBus. ... read more HERE.


i_XpUser


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Response Number 4
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:13:42 Pacific
Reply:

So I need to get the USB extension card even though I have USB 2.0 built in?

(I'm sorry, still confused) =)


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Response Number 5
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:20:31 Pacific
Reply:

No you don't. Does the printer have USB2 port? If it does all you need is a USB cable.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 6
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:25:15 Pacific
Reply:

The printer has a USB2 port, according to the instructions all I'm supposed to do is to connect that USB2 to my PC's USB2. When I do that my computer recognizes that something is connecting but it can't sense what.

Also, when I connect the two a new device pops up in my Device Manager called:
"USB2.0 MFP(Hi-Speed)", but there's a yellow warning sign on it.

I hope that helps more ^_^;;


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Response Number 7
Name: Seeker2
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:39:27 Pacific
Reply:

Load the drivers/software before connecting the printer. The software should tell you when to connect the printer.

...if it ain't broke, then you ain't having fun...


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Response Number 8
Name: LinuxOS2
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:46:34 Pacific
Reply:

Another case of not enough info in the "Freindly Manual" that came with the printer

Keep the old stuff running


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Response Number 9
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:52:37 Pacific
Reply:

I was going to say RTF... but changed my mind because OP seem to be a decent OP...

i_XpUser


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Response Number 10
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:56:39 Pacific
Reply:

@ Seeker2
I tried that. The computer does sense that something is connecting to the computer but it fails to realize that it's the printer.

I've added an image to further explain. The reason I can't connect is because there is no USB Printer Port which has to exist in order to get the USB printer to work, I think. Or at least that's what they told me when I called Epson's support. And apparently that's not their problem. They blame it on Microsoft and that I should take it up with them, but we all know how they are... So I'd rather take my chances on a forum. But so far I think you're all doing great =D

I hope the image will help in some way...

(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4247/printerportma1.jpg)


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Response Number 11
Name: LinuxOS2
Date: November 28, 2006 at 05:58:32 Pacific
Reply:

Look what I started with:
" I can't install it because there is apparently no USB printer port " ?

Keep the old stuff running


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Response Number 12
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:05:31 Pacific
Reply:

I used Google webpage translator service to translate it from French to English. This printer is USB-compliant. Look HERE for the spec. (Give the page time to re-traanslate)

Your printer is Epson Stylus DX5050, correct?


i_XpUser


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Response Number 13
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:07:58 Pacific
Reply:

@ LinuxOS2
Exactly, I have more than several USB2 ports built in on the Motherboard (Asus A8N-32 SLI DELUXE, see end for product link) so I know it's USB2 ports. But what I still don't understand is why there is no USB2 port I can connect through. I have the right drivers for my motherboard, the physical ports work, I've tried them all with other devices.

(My motherboard: http://usa.asus.com/products4.aspx?...


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Response Number 14
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:11:14 Pacific
Reply:

@XpUser
Yes, "Epson DX5050". It's the one in your link.


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Response Number 15
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:14:12 Pacific
Reply:

So once again are there USB ports right on the PC?

i_XpUser


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Response Number 16
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:18:51 Pacific
Reply:

@XpUser
There are USB2 ports on the back of the computer, yes. I've tried them all but to no avail. =(


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Response Number 17
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:27:06 Pacific
Reply:

Do you have friends willing to help you out?

i_XpUser


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Response Number 18
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:29:58 Pacific
Reply:

I wish, my friends know about as little as I do when it comes to computers =(

I'd be happy to ask Microsoft for help if it werren't for the fact that they charge you for asking for help.


So I suppose no one knows how to create a USB printer port..? =(


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Response Number 19
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:31:57 Pacific
Reply:

Microsoft will help you only if you have retail Windows XP CD. If the PC is OEM, they will tell you to contact the manufacturer.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 20
Name: LinuxOS2
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:35:45 Pacific
Reply:

Ok you have been patient so here goes, what did the "Manual" that came with the printer say about hooking it up to a computer or better yet what "Drivers" are on any CD that may have come with it, we don't mind helping but you could help us all by reading the manual first...

Keep the old stuff running


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Response Number 21
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:36:38 Pacific
Reply:

Hm, it's been a while since I installed Windows XP... How do I check which one I have..?? ^_^;;


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Response Number 22
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:47:01 Pacific
Reply:

@LinuxOS2
I'll write the exact procedure instructed in the so-called installation guide:


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--------

1) Check so you have all the stuff.
- Done

2) Remove the protective stuff from the printer.
- Done

3) Plug in the power chord, then start up the printer.
- Done

4) Open the printer and insert the ink cartridges into the printer as shown in the images, then close the printer.
- Done

5) Press the Ink button on the printer and wait 2min.
- Done

6) Insert the installation CD and follow the easy install.
- Done

7) When the installation tell you to; plug in the USB2 chord into the printer and the PC to establish a connection.
- ((( here is where is fails, it can't connect )))

8) Continue the installation and install the programs and stuff.
- Done

9) Reboot when the installation is complete.
- Done

--------
--------


That's pretty much the exactly what it says. =(


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Response Number 23
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:49:10 Pacific
Reply:

Sorry, I forgot:

Driver-wise; the drivers appears to be installed correctly, the only thing that doesn't work is when the PC tries to connect to the Printer.


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Response Number 24
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:50:35 Pacific
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7) When the installation tell you to; plug in the USB2 chord into the printer and the PC to establish a connection.
- ((( here is where is fails, it can't connect )))

The cable you have used may be defective. Try a different USB cable that you know is in good working condition.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 25
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:54:16 Pacific
Reply:

@XpUser
Ok, I tried a different cable now. I have an external HD that I connect to via a USB2 chord so I know it works. But it didn't work, it still can't find a USB2 Printer Port. =(


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Response Number 26
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:56:06 Pacific
Reply:

Then I would suspect the printer itself to be defective. How did you acquired this unit?

i_XpUser


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Response Number 27
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 06:59:17 Pacific
Reply:

I bought it from NetOnNet, they're a webstore but I went to the actual store and got it. But how can I be sure that it's defective..?


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Response Number 28
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 07:24:12 Pacific
Reply:

<sigh) - print out this thread & let them read it.

i_XpUser


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Response Number 29
Name: yuusuke
Date: November 28, 2006 at 07:46:01 Pacific
Reply:

Hehe ok, I'll return it and get a new one.
Thank you very much for you help XpUser, and everyone else who's helped =)


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Response Number 30
Name: XpUser
Date: November 28, 2006 at 07:53:23 Pacific
Reply:

You're welcome. Good luck with the replacement unit.

i_XpUser


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