USB /Printer

[janmcl]

Hi All,
 I'm  new at this so please bear with me.
My computer has a MSI 865GVM2-LS motherboard
A Pentium4 processor/2.60 GHZ
512 MB DDR
80 GB Harddrive
2 (DVD+/-RW)
300 Watt Power Supply
5 USB/ 4 in 1 media card reader
Epson Stylus 870 Printer
and a Epson Stylus CX 5200 Printer
Window XP/SP2
The problem that I'm having is no matter what I try I can not get the CX5200 printer to install to any of the USB ports. I have downloaded all drivers for the printer and the USB ports.
The USB ports work because I have plugged in other USB devices (MP3 Player)
When I install the printer it will not install to the USB port(s) only the LPT printer port and then of couse it will not work.Any one have any idea how to get it to install the drivers to the USB port(s)??
Printer does work on its own,scans and so forth.
Thanks,janmcl

[GX1_Man]

Has this ever worked correctly or is it brand new? If so, it could just be dud.

Have you read the instructions carefully? Some USB printers, especially HP HAVE to have the software installed first, then reboot, and THEN the device plugged in to get everything set up correctly. Uninstall EVERYTHING related to the printer and then try again as directed.

[Raptor]

The general rule with USB devices is that you have to install the drivers before you connect the hardware.

[janmcl]

Re:GX1_Man / Raptor
 Thanks for the replies.The Epson CX 5200 did work before when it was installed with the original MO board.The original MO board bit the dust.I replaced it with the MSI. Complete formatted hard drive,installed all the drivers(+updated drivers),WinXP/SP2,anti-virus,spyware, and ect.I have done the above 3 different times.Also before installing SP2 part of Windows did the above 2 times. Still no luck. Installed CX5200 per manufactors instuctions.,tried with and without using new hardware in Windows.Tried installing CX5200 before other printer(Epson 870,this one installs with out any problems to the parallel port),adding a USB port in printers/properties/port add a port area..Installing before connecting 2nd DVD/CD drive.
(3) different printer cables for printer. Still will not install to USB port,only the LPT 1 Printer(parallel) port.Tried changing it to a different port after drivers were installed. Every thing that I could think of.Also un installed printer,drivers a few times.
Still no luck, Anything else anyone can think of for me to try Please let me know.
Thanks Again, janmcl

[Raptor]

Try the following:

• Uninstall Drivers/software related to the printer you're trying to install
• Disconnect printer
• Run CrapCleaner (Both Clean-up and Registry scanner)
• Remove any entries related to your printer. To be certain that you remove them all, follow the instructions in this(Click) article!
  

Once done, restart the PC, install the drivers that came with the CD (Unless you are absolutely certain you have the correct drivers from the manufacturers webpage) and connect the printer when the driver installation tells you to.

[GX1_Man]

Raptor is quite correct that wrong drivers can cause this as well.  

[janmcl]

Thanks for replies. I ran CrapCleaner and removed all entries pertaining to the CX5200 printer. I have not reinstalled the drivers as of yet, I'm waiting for a new power supply(500 watts)and also a new printer cable to be delivered. When I get these then I will try again to install the printer. I will let you all know what happens.
Thank again.

[GX1_Man]

We'll keep the light on.  

[janmcl]

Got the new power supply,installed it without a hitch. Still waiting on the new printer cable to arrive(hope Santa doesn't come before it does). Will let you know as soon as possible if it works. I found out it was shipped parcel post on the 19th but I still have not recieved it. Maybe you should dimm those lights.
Thanks, janmcl

[patio]

The lights are not a problem...we own our own power company here...

Let us know.

[janmcl]

RE:
Finally received new USB printer cable. Did reinstalled per manufactors instructions.Drivers first,then hooked up to printer,turned printer on, and still no go. When computer searches for printer, it cannot be found,tells me to check cables and make sure printer is turned on. For some reason the drivers will not install to the USB port(s). It(drivers) installs to the Printer Port (LPT1) every time.I have even tried reformatting harddrive,reinstall Win XP,then drivers for printer,before downloading and installing SP2. Any one have any more ideas I can try? Oh,but please wait a week before replies as I'm not going to beable to get back to computer before then.
Thanks All,
janmcl

[patio]

google turned up 98,300 other people having these issues with this machine...my next step would be Epson Customer support...

[2k_dummy]

Try this:

 Control panel/printers and faxs icon. Right click, select properties. Click ports tab. Choose port to send printing to. Make sure printer is selected as default printer.