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Re: Communication Not Available - Dell V305 All In One Printer

2009-12-19T22:18:12Z

john wrote:
You can use programs>dell printers>uninstall, but after you do, go to
Printers and Faxes and make sure that the icon for this printer has been
deleted. If not, right click on it and choose delete. Then, still in
Printers and Faxes, click on File > Server Properties and click on the
"Drivers" tab. Ensure that there are no remaining drivers that relate to

Re: Communication Not Available - Dell V305 All In One Printer

2009-12-19T22:02:01Z

I don't have another USB cable. I am going to uninstall the printer from
programs>dell printers>uninstall. I have a cd that came with the printer
that I will use to reinstall. Should I download the latest driver first or
will the cd take care of that since its called, "Drivers and Utilities"?

Re: Communication Not Available - Dell V305 All In One Printer

2009-12-19T21:29:29Z

john wrote:
This sounds as if he was following the steps in the troubleshooting
guide at the link I gave in my previous post
([link]). You can try them yourself. There are a
couple of points where the troubleshooter suggests restarting your
computer. Following the procedure will thus be easier if you have

Re: Communication Not Available - Dell V305 All In One Printer

2009-12-19T20:49:01Z

I'm using Windows XP. Yes, I rebooted the computer. The tech ascessed my
computer remotely and checked several settings. He had me copy a document
and it copied fine. He had me unplug the USB port from the back of the
printer
& from Control Panel>Printers, the printer icn read off line. But when I

Re: Communication Not Available - Dell V305 All In One Printer

2009-12-19T16:22:20Z

What version of Windows are you using?
Have you re-booted the computer?
Exactly how did the tech "check your system" and determine that there
was nothing wrong with the printer if you can't print?
Have you tried using another USB port?
Have you tried another USB device in the port to which the printer

Communication Not Available - Dell V305 All In One Printer

2009-12-19T14:33:01Z

I bought my printer last April and haven't had any problems until now. When
I go to print I get the error message, "Communication Not Available". I
unplugged the USB port and all connections & still get the error. I called
Dell & the tech checked my system & said nothing wrong with the printer &

Re: Fax - Various Questions

2009-12-18T19:58:25Z

You're welcome.
You too.

Re: Fax - Various Questions

2009-12-18T14:48:18Z

Thanks Lem.
That helps a bunch.
Have a nice holiday.
David

Re: Can not print from Web

2009-12-18T02:57:49Z

MMM--It would really healp if you would be so kind as to at least mention
the printer make and model.
For example, Epson has an "easy print" module for many of it's printers that
can help if you have an Epson printer.

Re: cant print black

2009-12-18T02:52:01Z

There is another possibility--
If the printer has "fixed" heads and removable inktanks, (My old Cannon S750
for instance)
The black head may be clogged up with dried ink.
I ended up using Windex, saturated paper towels, and a plastic bag to soak
the head for several days, then rinsed out the ink screen on the head,

Deploying modified settings

2009-12-17T23:34:10Z

I have been unable to find any information what so ever on this topic and
was hoping someone might be able to help. We are trying to a Xerox MFP a
network printer via IP port removing the need for a dedicated print server.
I've built the group policy that installs the xero universal print driver,

Re: Fax - Various Questions

2009-12-17T18:09:42Z

The simplest way to understand XP Fax is to open the Fax Console (Start
> All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Fax > Fax Console)
[link]
The Fax Console looks like a Windows Explorer window:

Re: Fax - Various Questions

2009-12-17T11:59:53Z

Lem:
Thanks for taking the time to respond. Your response helps to clear up a
few things.
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The logic for Faxing is definitely different than what I anticipated.
My process would have been:
1) Create or select a user FAX directory (folder).
2) Create the FAX documents (either using an MS Application or

Re: Fax - Various Questions

2009-12-17T02:42:14Z

Windows XP Fax Services is a pretty rudimentary application.
1 & 2. It is not clear what you mean by a "fax directory." Basically,
there are 3 ways to send a fax.
You can send a single page fax, which incorporates the cover page, a
subject line, and a relatively brief note. You do this by invoking the

Fax - Various Questions

2009-12-16T23:51:17Z

Attempting FAX for 1st time:
Using the FAX console only appears to put a cover page together.
It does not appear to allow you to set a directory for your faxes and
link this directory to the cover page.
I also found that I can click a picture file (save tiff) and this will
invoke the
FAX viewer, but it appears there is no way to link multiple faxes to the