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    5150 printing

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by DonVT, Oct 20, 2004.

  1. DonVT

    DonVT Newbie

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    My usb does not provide enough current to run the printer. Tried several printers and installed card for USB 2.0. Still no success. Any ideas?
     
    DonVT, Oct 20, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    The printer needs to be plugged in.

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    Brian, Oct 20, 2004
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  3. chazzy

    chazzy Notebook Consultant

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    I totally agree with Brian you have to have a AC source of power, your USB just sends the info to the printer a bit faster than the orignal USB that wasn't 2.0.

    /Chaz
     
    chazzy, Oct 22, 2004
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  4. DonVT

    DonVT Newbie

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    The printer is plugged in. The port does not have the current for the communication signal.
     
    DonVT, Oct 22, 2004
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Are you sure the ports are even turned on?

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    Brian, Oct 22, 2004
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  6. chazzy

    chazzy Notebook Consultant

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    More than likely this older printer was not made for USB but a IEEE male to male, from the back of the computer to the back of the printer. New Canon MultiPass will only set you back about $139 and it prints 6 colors + black, CD installed and plugs from printer to ether USB 2.0 speed ports with great retail DVD or CD lables or covers.

    /Chaz
     
    chazzy, Oct 22, 2004
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