Lexmark X73

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I unpluged my usb port on my printer, now everytime I
start the PC i get a "found new hardware" for the printer
even though the printer is working fine. it will bring
up the install tool. this just started happening in the
last week.
 
I have answered your problem in your other posting as it is not related to
this discussion.
 
Because the printer does not have a unique ID inside it... so each time you
connect it to a different USB port, XP thinks you are installing a second
instance of the printer.... ie a duplicate. And some people do have two
models of the exact same printer.

A few printers have the unique ID hard coded into them... therefore XP knows
that this is the same printer. Yours, apparently, does not. Not a
Microsoft issue, a Lexmark one. Complain to them.... but hard coding
probably costs $s and Lexmark are not really known for their expensive
products, but their so-called value ones!
 
Did you uninstall the old HP before installing the new Lexmark? Is it the
same USB port and/or USB cable?

First thing I would do is a complete uninstall and reinstall, using the
instructions on Bruce Sanderson's website. Disconnect the printer first.
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

Then download the latest drivers from the Lexmark website at
www.lexmark.com. Install the software and do not connect the printer to the
PC until the software tells you to do so.
 
I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THE LEXMARK X73 AT A FAIRLY LOW COST BUT I
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT IS WORTH ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY DUE TO THE PROBLEMS IT
MAY HAVE WITH THE WINDOWS XP COMPATABILITY. ALL I WANT IT FOR IS TO SCAN ALL
OF MY OLD PHOTOS SO THAT I CAN PUT THEM ON CD DISC'S AND SAVE THEM IN A SAFE
PLACE , SO I WILL HAVE THEM FOREVER.ANYBODY HAVE "MAJOR" PROBLEMS WITH THIS
BRAND/MODEL?
 
Please turn off you Caps Lock key. It's considered shouting, is extremely
rude and makes the posting difficult to read.

You should ask yourself why the printer is being sold at such a low price to
begin with. If this is a private sale ask the current owner why they are
selling it. Does it come with FULL ink tanks as replacing them may cost as
much -or more - than buying a new printer. Do you currently have a printer
you are happy with? Then consider purchasing a standalone scanner.
 
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