Printer unable to communicate with PC

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webplodder

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Hi. I'm having problems with my printer (Dell V105 ) because every-time I try to print something I get the following: 'Printer unable to communicate with PC.'

I have downloaded the latest driver software from the Dell website which seemed to install properly but the problem remains. Any suggestions please?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ESP DESK TOP XB3051Q
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard
FOXCONN G31MX SERIES (SOCKET 775)
Memory
2.0 GB RAM SINGLE-CHANNEL DDR2@399MHz 6-6-6-18
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
REALTEX HIGH DEFINITION
Monitor(s) Displays
F22 on NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Hard Drives
488.39 GB WESTERN DIGITAL WDC WD 5000AAKS-22VIAO ATA DEVICE (IDE) 39 deg. C
Keyboard
STANDARD PS/2 KEYBOARD
Mouse
B.C.L. 3D OPTICAL MOUSE 5v 100ma
Internet Speed
DOWNSTREAM: 8 Kbps, UPSTREAM 440 Kbps
Welcome is this a new problem?

Try to uninstall and install again. Boot after install.

Check print spooler service, in services. Type services in search.

Type action center in search and look for printer problems
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
richc46 said:
Welcome is this a new problem?

Try to uninstall and install again. Boot after install.
Click to expand...


I've been all through that Rich but does not help. I have changed the USB connector, unplugged the printer and plugged in again but does not make any difference. I had a remote Windows engineer look at it but all he did was to do as you suggested but could not solve the problem. He said there there was a 'patch' that might solve it but did not get back to me.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ESP DESK TOP XB3051Q
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard
FOXCONN G31MX SERIES (SOCKET 775)
Memory
2.0 GB RAM SINGLE-CHANNEL DDR2@399MHz 6-6-6-18
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
REALTEX HIGH DEFINITION
Monitor(s) Displays
F22 on NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Hard Drives
488.39 GB WESTERN DIGITAL WDC WD 5000AAKS-22VIAO ATA DEVICE (IDE) 39 deg. C
Keyboard
STANDARD PS/2 KEYBOARD
Mouse
B.C.L. 3D OPTICAL MOUSE 5v 100ma
Internet Speed
DOWNSTREAM: 8 Kbps, UPSTREAM 440 Kbps
I have been adding to the post check again.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
Richc, I cannot seem to find any service for print spooler.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ESP DESK TOP XB3051Q
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard
FOXCONN G31MX SERIES (SOCKET 775)
Memory
2.0 GB RAM SINGLE-CHANNEL DDR2@399MHz 6-6-6-18
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
REALTEX HIGH DEFINITION
Monitor(s) Displays
F22 on NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Hard Drives
488.39 GB WESTERN DIGITAL WDC WD 5000AAKS-22VIAO ATA DEVICE (IDE) 39 deg. C
Keyboard
STANDARD PS/2 KEYBOARD
Mouse
B.C.L. 3D OPTICAL MOUSE 5v 100ma
Internet Speed
DOWNSTREAM: 8 Kbps, UPSTREAM 440 Kbps
We may be on to something here. To be sure
Go to search
Type services
Once in services in alphabetical order, look for print spooler.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
No, I can't find any reference to print spooler or spooler.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ESP DESK TOP XB3051Q
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard
FOXCONN G31MX SERIES (SOCKET 775)
Memory
2.0 GB RAM SINGLE-CHANNEL DDR2@399MHz 6-6-6-18
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
REALTEX HIGH DEFINITION
Monitor(s) Displays
F22 on NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Hard Drives
488.39 GB WESTERN DIGITAL WDC WD 5000AAKS-22VIAO ATA DEVICE (IDE) 39 deg. C
Keyboard
STANDARD PS/2 KEYBOARD
Mouse
B.C.L. 3D OPTICAL MOUSE 5v 100ma
Internet Speed
DOWNSTREAM: 8 Kbps, UPSTREAM 440 Kbps
Go to devices and printer do you see your printer?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ESP DESK TOP XB3051Q
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard
FOXCONN G31MX SERIES (SOCKET 775)
Memory
2.0 GB RAM SINGLE-CHANNEL DDR2@399MHz 6-6-6-18
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
REALTEX HIGH DEFINITION
Monitor(s) Displays
F22 on NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Hard Drives
488.39 GB WESTERN DIGITAL WDC WD 5000AAKS-22VIAO ATA DEVICE (IDE) 39 deg. C
Keyboard
STANDARD PS/2 KEYBOARD
Mouse
B.C.L. 3D OPTICAL MOUSE 5v 100ma
Internet Speed
DOWNSTREAM: 8 Kbps, UPSTREAM 440 Kbps
webplodder said:
Hi. I'm having problems with my printer (Dell V105 ) because every-time I try to print something I get the following: 'Printer unable to communicate with PC.'

I have downloaded the latest driver software from the Dell website which seemed to install properly but the problem remains. Any suggestions please?
Click to expand...
Did the printer come with an installation disk?
If yes may I suggest that you remove the printer/software, re-boot and using the installation disk start again and when prompted connect the printer.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 7600 1 X64
CPU
AMD PHENOM II X 550 PROCESSOR 3.1 ghz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A78-TE
Memory
Corsair 4 gig ddr 3
Graphics Card(s)
ati radeon 3300
Sound Card
ati hd
Monitor(s) Displays
syncmaster 2033sw
Screen Resolution
1600X900 60 hz refresh
Hard Drives
twin_seagates SATA's 1 TB & 500 Gig, hitachi_slimline 160 gig
PSU
antec_550 watt
Case
cooler master GLite
Cooling
stock_heat sink
Internet Speed
20mbs up/ 1.5mbs down
Other Info
favorite child "stewie"
favorite dog "brian"
Adrian, I am afraid I lost the installation disc so I have to download the driver software from the Dell website.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ESP DESK TOP XB3051Q
OS
Windows 7
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Motherboard
FOXCONN G31MX SERIES (SOCKET 775)
Memory
2.0 GB RAM SINGLE-CHANNEL DDR2@399MHz 6-6-6-18
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8400 GS
Sound Card
REALTEX HIGH DEFINITION
Monitor(s) Displays
F22 on NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720 pixels
Hard Drives
488.39 GB WESTERN DIGITAL WDC WD 5000AAKS-22VIAO ATA DEVICE (IDE) 39 deg. C
Keyboard
STANDARD PS/2 KEYBOARD
Mouse
B.C.L. 3D OPTICAL MOUSE 5v 100ma
Internet Speed
DOWNSTREAM: 8 Kbps, UPSTREAM 440 Kbps
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