"Weird Harold" <harold.melnick@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I have a new computer with Vista Ultimate. I have a Konica Minolta 2400w
> printer connected; I downloaded and installed KM's printer driver for
> Vista.
> When I send a print job to the printer, the printer whirs and clanks as if
> it
> is going to print, but after a minute, goes silent with its green light
> blinking. If I go to spooler services, stop and restart services, then
> (after
> about 30 sec.) the document will print. This is true for several programs
> and
> a test page from printer properties. However, I have an ancient (ca. 1996)
> program, Managing Your Money for Windows, that I still use because it will
> print checks on any check format. If I print a check, the printer prints
> immediately. Also, I have an old HP Deskjet 895Cxi printer; I can print to
> it
> without any problem. The KM printer worked fine on my old XP computer. Any
> suggestions why it won't work with Vista and what I can do?
>
> -- Weird Harold
Hi,
Try this first:
To change or restart the Print Spooler service
You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.
1. Open Administrative Tools by clicking the Start button , clicking
Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking
Administrative Tools.
2. Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator
password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
3. Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties.
4. On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is
selected.
5. If the service is not already running, under Service status, click
Start, and then click OK. If you are prompted for an administrator password
or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Next ensure you have latest driver for your product here:
http://printer.konicaminolta.com/sup...up.htm#Drivers
Rob
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