Re: printer (copy 2)

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From: BBUNNY (bbunny_at_bqik.net)
Date: 02/14/05


Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 09:32:18 -0500

Rick Merrill wrote:
>> I have a printer that has to be unplugged, and whenever I plug
>> in it again (USB port) Windows XP Pro SP2 registers it as a
>> Whole new printer: i.e. "Brother 1440 (copy x)"
>>
>> I also have an application that has to be told which printer to use, so
>> it does not give the option of browsing for a new printer!
>>
>> How can I prevent the "copy x" when there is ALREADY a printer installed
>> by the same name!?
>>
>> Rick
>> Merrill

Could be:
Drivers are not up to date for the printer with XP.
A safe to remove hardware icon in the systray.