Lexmark P3120 don't have a connection in XP mode

[TheR]

Hello all!

I've a little problem with my All-In-One device P3120 from Lexmark. I've managed to install the device in XP mode, since I found out that there are no Windows 7 or Vista drivers available. The installing progress had finished without any problems and I can also use the scanner unit - but the printer don't print anything! I get always a message that the printer don't have a connection with the computer, but that's of course wrong.
I've tried also the newest XP driver from the Lexmark homepage, but the problem is still there.

Now I have the question to the community here: Have somebody else here the same device with the same problem and maybe found out a solution? Or some general tips to get the printer printing?

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Ultimate Edition
Device: Lexmark P3120 (also called Lexmark 3100 Series in the device manager)

Thanks to all upcoming answers and I'm hoping that someone can help me with the problem!

Best regards, René

 

[thefabe]

I think when I had my lexmark it required me to install the driver then plug the printer in. Did you try this?

 

[TheR]

Thanks for your answer, thefabe!
I tried your advice, but unfortuntly it didn't worked.

After all, I got the printer working.
In the device manager were three "Virtual PC Integration Device" devices with question marks as icons. First I thought, that this devices don't have to do anything with my printer, because the printer already shown up right in device manager.
So I just tried to install for all three devices the printer driver and after a restart, the printer worked.

I'm hoping that the solution is helpfully for others!

Thanks anyway, thefabe!

Best regards

 

[TechOutsider]

Hi guys, I have exact same PrinTrio P3120 printer and I finally got it to work today.

This isn't a joke, and I'm a trusted member here at sevenforums - although I haven't been on for quite a while .

I got nothing here to promote, I have been looking for a solution since I downloaded and installed the first Windows 7 pre-beta version.

Here's how:

If you can't figure it out with all the pictures, your looking to untick "Enable advanced printing functions"

That's it.

Thanks, and report back if it works.

 

[TheR]

Hi TechOutsider,

thank you for your answer!
Since I've got the device working in XP-mode, I'm happy with it. But a native solution would be awesome!

I can't try your solution, without Vista / W7 drivers, so which one did you install?

Best regards and thanks again!