Vista - Internet Explorer 7 Does Not Allow Printing

Internet Explorer 7, that's a laugh.
I did post this problem on the Internet Explorer newsgroup, and guess what?
Someone forwarded it to this newsgroup and said that's where it belongs.
So much for help from them.
I will let you know if it ever gets fixed.
What I hate most about Microsoft is that they never back or support their
products without a charge.
We should all revolt. This is not what a control company should do. It is so
frustrating.
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eclecticats@verizon.net
"huwyngr" <Hugh_Wyn_Griffith@simpilot.net> wrote in message
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>I wish I could come up with a solution for you but when it doesn't
> happen that way for me I can't think what it can be.
>
> How uptodate is your MSIE? MS keeps issuing bug and security fixes --
> maybe one of those has gone wrong?
>
> Internet Options / Advanced TAB has a reset button -- it won't do any
> harm to try that. Open HELP in MSIE and search on Repair then look at
> Repair Internet Explorer for some details.
>
> Is there a newsgroup here for Interent Explorer? If so ask there.
>
> If not check out the Compuserve Internet Explorer Forum:
>
> http://community.compuserve.com/n/pf...g=ws-iesupport
>
> Good luck -- and if you solve it do let us know!
>

You might check this out...
http://www.tabletquestions.com/windo...revisited.html

http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks...16/966697.aspx


From the above links, it might be a IE7 protected mode problem, as Firefox
doesn't use protected mode.
You might try turning it off in IE7.
Tools - Internet Options - security
uncheck Enable Protected Mode
ok
close & reopen IE7

I don't use IE7 much (prefer Firefox), but IE does print to my HP 6110 ok in
protected mode.




"The Cat's Meow" <eclecticats@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:194FA96C-A26D-495A-82A5-796BA9FF4FBC@microsoft.com...
> Internet Explorer 7, that's a laugh.
> I did post this problem on the Internet Explorer newsgroup, and guess
> what?
> Someone forwarded it to this newsgroup and said that's where it belongs.
> So much for help from them.
> I will let you know if it ever gets fixed.
> What I hate most about Microsoft is that they never back or support their
> products without a charge.
> We should all revolt. This is not what a control company should do. It is
> so frustrating.
> --
> eclecticats@verizon.net
> "huwyngr" <Hugh_Wyn_Griffith@simpilot.net> wrote in message
> news:VA.00000454.0039d26d@unspam.tampabay.rr.com...
>>I wish I could come up with a solution for you but when it doesn't
>> happen that way for me I can't think what it can be.
>>
>> How uptodate is your MSIE? MS keeps issuing bug and security fixes --
>> maybe one of those has gone wrong?
>>
>> Internet Options / Advanced TAB has a reset button -- it won't do any
>> harm to try that. Open HELP in MSIE and search on Repair then look at
>> Repair Internet Explorer for some details.
>>
>> Is there a newsgroup here for Interent Explorer? If so ask there.
>>
>> If not check out the Compuserve Internet Explorer Forum:
>>
>> http://community.compuserve.com/n/pf...g=ws-iesupport
>>
>> Good luck -- and if you solve it do let us know!
>>
>

In article <194FA96C-A26D-495A-82A5-796BA9FF4FBC@microsoft.com>, The Cat's
Meow wrote:

> I did post this problem on the Internet Explorer newsgroup, and guess what?
> Someone forwarded it to this newsgroup and said that's where it belongs.

Annoying -- Try the Compuserve Forum I gave you. You don't have to be a
member anymore -- just log in with an AIM name and create a password or
something like that.

I definitly feel your pain. I have exactly the same problem with my HP
DeskJet 5650 printer. I can't print in IE 7 with protected mode on.
The only driver available for my printer is the one included on the Vista
disk and my printer does not use the HP Director.
HP customer service tells me it is an IE 7 bug, and the MS reps on this
forum have been laying it on HP. Looks like us users are coming up losers.

"The Cat's Meow" wrote:

> I forgot to answer this in my previous reply.
> You asked if I could repeat exactly what my is problem is.
> Well here it is:
>
> I have Vista Windows installed.
> Printer HP Photosmart 8250
> This printer prints from all my applications, it works perfectly.
> This printer prints web pages when I am using Mozilla Firefox.
> This printer does not print web pages when I am using Internet Explorer 7.
>
> Here is what happens:
>
> 1. Select Print or Print Preview on File Command to print an article on a
> web page using Internet Explorer 7
> 2. Printer window pops up.
> 3. Select Print.
> 4. Printer icon appears temporarily in the Taskbar.
> 5. It says Open all Active Printers
> 6. It says Open the Printer Folder
> 7. It says 0 Documents
> 8. The 8250 does not appear because nothing went to the queue.
> 9. It then disappears.
> 10. Nothing can print because there is nothing in the queue.
>
> When I use Mozilla Firefox, this does not happen. I can print any web page
> using this same printer.
>
> Everyone says I should download an update for my printer.
> I did update the update available for this printer and it was for Vista.
> There are no more updates available.
> If I did not have the correct updates, then how come Mozilla Firefox works?
>
> They tell me to make sure administrator is selected and that I have
> privileges.
> I checked, I do have privileges.
> Again, if I did not have privileges, how does Mozilla Firefox work?
>
>
> --
> eclecticats@verizon.net
> "huwyngr" <Hugh_Wyn_Griffith@simpilot.net> wrote in message
> news:VA.00000450.007e8874@unspam.tampabay.rr.com...
> > In article <F94B7D29-D93F-4611-B3A9-7B5AD576B5E6@microsoft.com>, The
> > Cat's Meow wrote:
> >
> >> I just confirmed that my problem with printing a web page is Microsoft
> >> Explorer 7 under Vista Windows.
> >
> > I have VISTA Ultimate, MSIE7 and the HP Photosmart 8250 printer and have
> > no problems printing webpages.
> >
> > Could you repeat exactly what your problem is?
> >
> > I am not using the driver that is in VISTA out-of-the-box but:
> >
> > SF_CDD_Full_Non-Network_enu.exe 1/1 (67.39M)
> >
> > http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...DownloadIndex?
> > os=2093&softwareitem=ps-48177-1&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=443024&lang=en
> >
> > so if you are not then I'd suggest uninstalling any HP Software you have
> > installed for the printer, deleting any printer icons in Printing &
> > Faxing, unplugging the USB cable from the PC and rebooting.
> >
> > Then still without plugging in the USB cable, install that Fully Featured
> > software. Do not plug the USB cable to the printer in until you are told
> > to by the installation routine or until you get to [Finish] or VISTA will
> > fight with you to install its driver.
> >
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Installation Instructions (on the HP website
> >
> > Click the Download only button.
> > Note: Make sure the printer is "Not" connected to the computer before
> > running the download file.
> >
> > Click the Run button to begin the download.
> > Note: File is compressed and may take time to expand and run.
> >
> > Follow the on-screen software installation instructions.
> >
> > Click Finish.
> >
> > Click This program installed correctly.
> > Connect the USB cable between the printer and the computer, then turn on
> > the printer.
> >
> > You may see messaging lower right corner of the screen indicating your
> > product is being installed.
> >
> > Your product should be ready to print.
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Have you checked out the Readme file that is installed? I suggest you do.
> > There is some useful information on errors in documentation and where
> > certain functions are actually located! I better print it out <g>
> >
> > Is the PS8250 your only printer? Make sure you have a printer set as
> > default:
> >
> > -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > To make the HP Photosmart the default printer (Windows Vista)
> >
> > On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
> > Click Printers.
> > Right-click the HP Photosmart icon, and then click Set as default
> > printer.
> > Hope that helps -- please let us know how you get on.
> > --------------------------------------------------------------------
> > If you have more than one printer installed make sure one of them is set
> > as default.
> >
>

I have the exact same problem it can be 'worked around' by running IE as an
Administrator. It will then print OK. But it is a total BF I agree. I wish
between them someone from MS and HP would sort out this mess - I am gonna be
dumping one or the other for browsing pretty soon.


"The Cat's Meow" <eclecticats@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Okay, I just confirmed that my problem with printing a web page is
> Microsoft Explorer 7 under Vista Windows.
> You would think that since Microsoft owns Explorer 7 and Vista, that they
> would have been able to work together.
> Boy, what a mess.
>
> I just used Mozilla Firefox and I can print a web page with no problem.
>
> So, my question is, how do we get Explorer 7 fixed by Microsoft????
>
> My printer is an HP Photosmart 8250 and prints all applications and prints
> Mozilla Firefox websites. So my conclusion is that it is not my printer.
>
> Any ideas???
> --
> eclecticats@verizon.net
>

Dave and Ron
Thank you

Finally an answer.

I turned off Protected Mode and now I can print from E7.

Problem is you have to put up with the pop screen telling you that it is
turned off, but I can live with that because the only time I am going to use
E7 from now on, is when I have no choice, which is when I go to a website
via Windows Mail. It defaults to E7.
That is really the only time I would have a problem, I can leave Protected
Mode off.

You are right, Firefox is the best.
The best thing about Firefox, is that if the system crashes, which it does a
lot, it asks if you want to return to the website you were on. It also knows
that you crashed.

E7 is way behind the times.
All E7 does is say there was a problem, let us check for a solution, but it
never comes back with one.

--
eclecticats@verizon.net
"Dave" <dave@beepbeep.com> wrote in message
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> You might check this out...
> http://www.tabletquestions.com/windo...revisited.html
>
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/spywaresucks...16/966697.aspx
>
>
> From the above links, it might be a IE7 protected mode problem, as Firefox
> doesn't use protected mode.
> You might try turning it off in IE7.
> Tools - Internet Options - security
> uncheck Enable Protected Mode
> ok
> close & reopen IE7
>
> I don't use IE7 much (prefer Firefox), but IE does print to my HP 6110 ok
> in protected mode.
>
>
>
>
> "The Cat's Meow" <eclecticats@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:194FA96C-A26D-495A-82A5-796BA9FF4FBC@microsoft.com...
>> Internet Explorer 7, that's a laugh.
>> I did post this problem on the Internet Explorer newsgroup, and guess
>> what?
>> Someone forwarded it to this newsgroup and said that's where it belongs.
>> So much for help from them.
>> I will let you know if it ever gets fixed.
>> What I hate most about Microsoft is that they never back or support their
>> products without a charge.
>> We should all revolt. This is not what a control company should do. It is
>> so frustrating.
>> --
>> eclecticats@verizon.net
>> "huwyngr" <Hugh_Wyn_Griffith@simpilot.net> wrote in message
>> news:VA.00000454.0039d26d@unspam.tampabay.rr.com...
>>>I wish I could come up with a solution for you but when it doesn't
>>> happen that way for me I can't think what it can be.
>>>
>>> How uptodate is your MSIE? MS keeps issuing bug and security fixes --
>>> maybe one of those has gone wrong?
>>>
>>> Internet Options / Advanced TAB has a reset button -- it won't do any
>>> harm to try that. Open HELP in MSIE and search on Repair then look at
>>> Repair Internet Explorer for some details.
>>>
>>> Is there a newsgroup here for Interent Explorer? If so ask there.
>>>
>>> If not check out the Compuserve Internet Explorer Forum:
>>>
>>> http://community.compuserve.com/n/pf...g=ws-iesupport
>>>
>>> Good luck -- and if you solve it do let us know!
>>>
>>

Hello,

I also have the Vista Printing Issue from IE7. This is a fresh install and I am able to print from other applications. I have uninstalled the HP Software and ReInstalled with no change. The print Icon on taskbar flashes and after the reinstall the print job showes in the print queue. Nothing ever prints from IE7 and the print job disappears from the queue.

I Reinstalled Vista for other reasons and checked printing and it worked fine. Now all of sudden it stopped printing. I just may ReInstall Vista and monitor when the printing stops. Just wondering if any others have the same problem or some helpful suggestions before I reinstall.

Printer HP 8250
Vista Ultimate 32 Bit.

I have the same issue: Vista Business 32 and HP printer (Photosmart 2610) IE7 is only app that won't print. I can print to a PDF output from IE and it works. I reinstalled the driver. It's been working for at least 5 months. Only changes I remember off the top are: Upgraded AVG to 8 and uninstalled RingCentral.

I saw another post on a different forum that said their problem started around April 27-May2 ... same for me. It's gotta be something easy for it to work and then break.

Have you tried going to (IE) Tools - Internet Options - Security and turning off Protected mode?

When trying to print from IE7 the printer icon shows in the task bar but it
shows 0 documents pending and nothing prints. It appears the file is not
being spooled to the printer. I can print in all Office programs but not in
IE7. By turning off the Protected Mode in IE7 I am able to print but that is
not a suitable solution.

If you search the web for IE7 print problems you will find that there are
many and quite a few recently. The common thread I see is people questioning
the source of the problem and trying to determine the fault seem to point to
a similar set of circumstances. One of the requirements to install AVG 8
Free on a Vista system is first installing Microsoft’s KB929547 hotfix for
windows filtering platform. I have recently updated AVG 7.5 to 8.0 on 2
separate machines and experienced the same IE7 printing problem with both.
Two of my friends also did the same with the same results. I have 2 more
machines with similar requirements and I am going to test IE7 after the
KB929547 install and before installing AVG 8 to see if the printing problem
is caused by the MS KB929547 update or the AVG 8 Free install.

You will notice that AVG 8 has a Link Scanner and invades IE7 by scanning
all of your links in a Google search to determine if they are harmful. The
little wheel turns after each link and provides a green star with a checkmark
if the link is thought to be OK. How cute! Turning off the Link Scanner in
AVG did not solve the printing problem. I was a fan of AVG 7.5 because it was
straight forward and did not interfere with other processes as the big guys
do. So if you turn off the protected mode in IE7 so you can print and then
eliminate the irritating bonk that happens when you open each page will AVG
give you adequate protection?


"Tedg" wrote: