ip1800 Canon Printer not responding

Nehmo

Vista Home Basic
I had a printer like this one, canon ip1800, working. But the computer
was changed (a user switch) and the old programs are gone. I've
rebuilt the computer, including reinstalling the Canon driver, but the
printer won't respond.
I've uninstalled and re-installed using the download from

But I get the same result.
When I try a test page or anything else, I get the small box, Canon
iP1800 LPT1, saying "printer is not responding" .
The USB cable seems fine. I've tried different cables, and the
computer makes the appropriate sound when the cable is unpluged and
repluged.
So what's my next step?
--
Nehmo

Tony

Nehmo <> wrote:
>Vista Home Basic
>I had a printer like this one, canon ip1800, working. But the computer
>was changed (a user switch) and the old programs are gone. I've
>rebuilt the computer, including reinstalling the Canon driver, but the
>printer won't respond.
>I've uninstalled and re-installed using the download from
>
>But I get the same result.
>When I try a test page or anything else, I get the small box, Canon
>iP1800 LPT1, saying "printer is not responding" .
>The USB cable seems fine. I've tried different cables, and the
>computer makes the appropriate sound when the cable is unpluged and
>repluged.
>So what's my next step?
>--
>Nehmo


In the printer applet in control Panel is the printer on-line?
Tony
MS MVP Printing/Imaging

BigJim

I am assuming that it is connected to usb port, you should not get the lpt1
message. You may need to change the port to usb.
It should be in the control panel under printer and properties. I am basing
this answer on windows xp.
My Vista machine is in the shop for repairs so I can't check the location.
"Nehmo" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Vista Home Basic
> I had a printer like this one, canon ip1800, working. But the computer
> was changed (a user switch) and the old programs are gone. I've
> rebuilt the computer, including reinstalling the Canon driver, but the
> printer won't respond.
> I've uninstalled and re-installed using the download from
>
> But I get the same result.
> When I try a test page or anything else, I get the small box, Canon
> iP1800 LPT1, saying "printer is not responding" .
> The USB cable seems fine. I've tried different cables, and the
> computer makes the appropriate sound when the cable is unpluged and
> repluged.
> So what's my next step?
> --
> Nehmo

Nehmo

On Feb 19, 2:39 am, "BigJim" <> wrote:
> I am assuming that it is connected to usb port, you should not get the lpt1
> message. You may need to change the port to usb.
> It should be in the control panel under printer and properties. I am basing
> this answer on windows xp.
> My Vista machine is in the shop for repairs so I can't check the location."Nehmo" <> wrote in message
>
> news:...
>
> > Vista Home Basic
> > I had a printer like this one, canon ip1800, working. But the computer
> > was changed (a user switch) and the old programs are gone. I've
> > rebuilt the computer, including reinstalling the Canon driver, but the
> > printer won't respond.
> > I've uninstalled and re-installed using the download from
> >
> > But I get the same result.
> > When I try a test page or anything else, I get the small box, Canon
> > iP1800 LPT1, saying "printer is not responding" .
> > The USB cable seems fine. I've tried different cables, and the
> > computer makes the appropriate sound when the cable is unpluged and
> > repluged.
> > So what's my next step?
> > --
> > Nehmo

I spend an hour and ten talking to Shneeta (despite the name, sounded
white) at Canon Customer Service 1-800-828-4040. We uninstalled and
changed the port name (should be usb virtual printer port for usb ).
She thought some software interfered and caused the problem. The
printer works now.