Printing Blank Pages

Thanks Cari. I have done the uninstall/reinstall and there is ink in both
cartridges. I also purchased a new USB cable.

I connected and installed a different printer (Canon) as a test, and tried
to print. The exact same thing happened. The printer made all the noises
like it was printing the document, but the page ejected blank - absolutely no
marks ! Is it possible there is some setting within Windows 98SE which needs
to be changed ?






"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> First thing to check is that there is enough ink in both cartridges. Even
> if you're only printing black text, the color ink tank also needs ink (of
> all 3 colors in it) for the black to work.
>
> Then uninstall and reinstall the printer. Another thing to try is a change
> of cable, if it's possible to use USB, do so.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
> www.coribright.com/windows
>
> "Moby" <Moby.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:45EAFD4E-104C-4C54-BF49-E2F6CAFB86B5@microsoft.com...
> >I am running a Lexmark Z45 printer with Windows 98SE and the printer has
> > started printing only blank pages. I have checked out all of Lexmarks
> > troubleshooting tips and also downloaded their updated driver - still no
> > joy
> > ! Windows does not seem to be communicating properly with the printer. Any
> > ideas out there?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Moby
>

Thanks Cari. I have done the uninstall/reinstall and both cartridges have
ink. I also purchased a new USB cable.

I connected and installed a different printer (Canon), as a test and tried
to print. The exact same thing happened. The printer made all the noises as
if it was printing the document, but the page ejected blank with absolutely
no marks on it ! Is it possible that some setting within Windows 98SE needs
to be adjusted ?








"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> First thing to check is that there is enough ink in both cartridges. Even
> if you're only printing black text, the color ink tank also needs ink (of
> all 3 colors in it) for the black to work.
>
> Then uninstall and reinstall the printer. Another thing to try is a change
> of cable, if it's possible to use USB, do so.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP) Printing & Imaging
> www.coribright.com/windows
>
> "Moby" <Moby.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:45EAFD4E-104C-4C54-BF49-E2F6CAFB86B5@microsoft.com...
> >I am running a Lexmark Z45 printer with Windows 98SE and the printer has
> > started printing only blank pages. I have checked out all of Lexmarks
> > troubleshooting tips and also downloaded their updated driver - still no
> > joy
> > ! Windows does not seem to be communicating properly with the printer. Any
> > ideas out there?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Moby
>

What application are you using to print? Try creating and printing a
document in Notepad. The document need not be long. Just one printable
character would be enough, for example.

Let us know.

Tom
MSMVP 1998-2007

"Moby" <Moby.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I am running a Lexmark Z45 printer with Windows 98SE and the printer has
> started printing only blank pages. I have checked out all of Lexmarks
> troubleshooting tips and also downloaded their updated driver - still no
> joy
> ! Windows does not seem to be communicating properly with the printer. Any
> ideas out there?
>
> Thanks
>
> Moby

On Jan 7, 9:32 am, "Tom Ferguson" <tom.newsgro... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote:
> What application are you using to print? Try creating and printing a
> document in Notepad. The document need not be long. Just one printable
> character would be enough, for example.
>
> Let us know.
>
> Tom
> MSMVP 1998-2007
>
> "Moby" <M... RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:45EAFD4E-104C-4C54-BF49-E2F6CAFB86B5@microsoft.com...
>
>
Thanks. I'm not familiar with "Notepad" and not sure that I have it -
in looking at "Add/Remove Programs", I don't see it there. I did,
however, create a document in Microsoft Word and tried to print. The
same thing happened - printer made all the usual noises as if
operating O.K. - but ejects the page with nothing on it!




>I am running a Lexmark Z45 printer with Windows 98SE and the printer
has
> > started printing only blank pages. I have checked out all of Lexmarks
> > troubleshooting tips and also downloaded their updated driver - still no
> > joy
> > ! Windows does not seem to be communicating properly with the printer. Any
> > ideas out there?
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Moby- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I suggested Notepad to avoid the complexities introduced by printing from
complex word processors such as Word. Everyone has Notepad since it is
supplied with every version of Windows. Look in Start Programs Accessories.

Have a look in control Panel system Hardware Device Manager to see if
the USB port is marked with a red X or yellow !.

--

Tom
MSMVP 1998-2007

<richardroy.TakeThisOut@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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On Jan 7, 9:32 am, "Tom Ferguson" <tom.newsgro....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> What application are you using to print? Try creating and printing a
> document in Notepad. The document need not be long. Just one printable
> character would be enough, for example.
>
> Let us know.
>
> Tom
> MSMVP 1998-2007
>
> "Moby" <M....TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:45EAFD4E-104C-4C54-BF49-E2F6CAFB86B5@microsoft.com...
>
>
Thanks. I'm not familiar with "Notepad" and not sure that I have it -
in looking at "Add/Remove Programs", I don't see it there. I did,
however, create a document in Microsoft Word and tried to print. The
same thing happened - printer made all the usual noises as if
operating O.K. - but ejects the page with nothing on it!




>I am running a Lexmark Z45 printer with Windows 98SE and the printer
has
> > started printing only blank pages. I have checked out all of Lexmarks
> > troubleshooting tips and also downloaded their updated driver - still no
> > joy
> > ! Windows does not seem to be communicating properly with the printer.
> > Any
> > ideas out there?
>
> > Thanks
>
> > Moby- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

On Jan 15, 1:01 pm, "Tom Ferguson" <tom.newsgro....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:
> I suggested Notepad to avoid the complexities introduced by printing from
> complex word processors such as Word. Everyone has Notepad since it is
> supplied with every version of Windows. Look in Start Programs Accessories..
>
> Have a look in control Panel   system   Hardware   Device Manager to see if
> the USB port is marked with a red X or yellow !.
>
> --
>
> Tom
> MSMVP 1998-2007
>
> <richard....TakeThisOut@shaw.ca> wrote in message
>
> news:26b5eca2-54b4-47d9-b928-d7829b2bfd10@j78g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
> On Jan 7, 9:32 am, "Tom Ferguson" <tom.newsgro....TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote:> What application are you using to print? Try creating and printing a
> > document in Notepad. The document need not be long. Just one printable
> > character would be enough, for example.
>
> > Let us know.
>
> > Tom
> > MSMVP 1998-2007
>
> > "Moby" <M....TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:45EAFD4E-104C-4C54-BF49-E2F6CAFB86B5@microsoft.com...
>
> Thanks. I'm not familiar with "Notepad" and not sure that I have it -
> in looking at "Add/Remove Programs", I don't see it there. I did,
> however, create a document in Microsoft Word and tried to print. The
> same thing happened - printer made all the usual noises as if
> operating O.K. - but ejects the page with nothing on it!
>
>  >I am running a Lexmark Z45 printer with Windows 98SE and the printer
> has
>
>
>
> > > started printing only blank pages. I have checked out all of Lexmarks
> > > troubleshooting tips and also downloaded their updated driver - still no
> > > joy
> > > ! Windows does not seem to be communicating properly with the printer.
> > > Any
> > > ideas out there?
>
> > > Thanks
>
> > > Moby- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -



Tom - Thanks for following up on the problem I was having. The printer
is now working O.K. again. I appreciate it.

Moby