Printer shuts down

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Bill Rueck

I am using a HP Media Center running windows XP and a Lexmark Z43 ink
jet printer. On the first print job of the day the printer won't start
until I power it off and on. It will then work ok on subsequent
printed items. If I leave it idle for a period of time I have to
repeat the power down/power up routine to start the printer. The
messages seem to be spooling ok. I have this problem from all
applications. It seems like the printer power is shutting down after
being idle for a period even though the power light on the printer is
lit. This printer is connected through a parallel port. TIA for your
response. Bill
 
Personally I'd junk it and get something that isn't a Lexmark and connects
via USB. It's an ancient printer... it may really be time to think about
retiring it.
 
I am using a HP Media Center running windows XP and a Lexmark Z43 ink
jet printer. On the first print job of the day the printer won't start
until I power it off and on. It will then work ok on subsequent
printed items. If I leave it idle for a period of time I have to
repeat the power down/power up routine to start the printer. The
messages seem to be spooling ok. I have this problem from all
applications. It seems like the printer power is shutting down after
being idle for a period even though the power light on the printer is
lit. This printer is connected through a parallel port. TIA for your
response. Bill
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Check control panel/system/hardware/device manager/LPT1/properties.
My hardware is too old to show it, but you may have a check box for shutting down power to save energy.
 
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