Printer Help - Honda Pilot

Roger · 08-30-2007, 03:13 PM

Ok, I'm at the end of my rope with this. I have a desktop (sony vaio) running windows xp home ver 2002 with service pack 2 installed.

I have my printer (epson stylus cx6000) hooked up to this computer via a usb cable. Everything here works fine.

I have my hp laptop that I can print to this printer wirelessly (sp?). My laptop is also running windows xp home ver 2002 service pack 2. I can print all day with no issues.

Now here's the problem:
I cannot get my daughters new laptop (windows vista home premium) to print to the printer. If I directly connect it via the usb cable it works fine.

I can see the printer on her computer via the network but it won't connect. I go to add a printer, then it asks me if it's a local printer or one connected to a network. I select network, it looks for a printer then shows the epson. I select it then it wants me to install a driver, I click that then it locks up. My only two options are to install the driver or cancel.

I've loaded the drivers directly onto her computer and have turned off the firewall but it just won't work.

We also have a shared internet connection and that works fine.

This is getting frustrating.

krygny · 08-30-2007, 06:47 PM

Sounds like specifically a Vista problem (not surprising). Have you actually tried selecting Cancel? May the logic doesn't dead-end; maybe the wizard continues.

You shouldn't have to install the driver - a suitable driver should come with Vista.

richw930 · 08-30-2007, 07:06 PM

You also may want to download printer drivers directly from Epson for Windows Vista here:

Epson Stylus CX6000 Drivers for Windows

LChisum · 08-30-2007, 07:53 PM

You need to install it as a local printer, as counter intuitive as that may sound. I had the same problem, and after seeking help on the web found the answer. You will at some point in the add local printer dialog supply the network printer name. Of course, you will need to load a Vista driver for the printer in the remote PC.

Larry

08-30-2007, 03:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: VA Beach, VA Posts: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Printer Help Ok, I'm at the end of my rope with this. I have a desktop (sony vaio) running windows xp home ver 2002 with service pack 2 installed. I have my printer (epson stylus cx6000) hooked up to this computer via a usb cable. Everything here works fine. I have my hp laptop that I can print to this printer wirelessly (sp?). My laptop is also running windows xp home ver 2002 service pack 2. I can print all day with no issues. Now here's the problem: I cannot get my daughters new laptop (windows vista home premium) to print to the printer. If I directly connect it via the usb cable it works fine. I can see the printer on her computer via the network but it won't connect. I go to add a printer, then it asks me if it's a local printer or one connected to a network. I select network, it looks for a printer then shows the epson. I select it then it wants me to install a driver, I click that then it locks up. My only two options are to install the driver or cancel. I've loaded the drivers directly onto her computer and have turned off the firewall but it just won't work. We also have a shared internet connection and that works fine. This is getting frustrating.

08-30-2007, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,829 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sounds like specifically a Vista problem (not surprising). Have you actually tried selecting Cancel? May the logic doesn't dead-end; maybe the wizard continues. You shouldn't have to install the driver - a suitable driver should come with Vista. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

08-30-2007, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
richw930 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Printer Help You also may want to download printer drivers directly from Epson for Windows Vista here: Epson Stylus CX6000 Drivers for Windows __________________ 2004 Pilot EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl, 19" RDX Sparkle Silver Wheels, i-VES DVD Base Unit, 6-Disc CD Changer, Auto Day/Night Mirror, Spare Cup Holder, Cargo Cover, Cargo Liner, Cargo Net, Fog Lights, Roof Rack & Crossbars, Black Side Steps, Rear Splash Guards, Honda Trailer Hitch, PS & AT Cooler Kits, WWong's Non-Slip Grip Pads for the Side Steps & Center Console Pads, and Pilot Rear Subframe Brace Retrofit Kit. 2001 Acura CL Type-S, Black on black, AEM Performance Intake System. 2003 Harley-Davidson Fatboy, Black on chrome, 95 cid Screamin' Eagle Pro Big Bore Stage II Kit & "HTCC" Heads. http://richw930.spaces.live.com/

08-30-2007, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
LChisum Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Where the Wind Comes Sweeping Down the Plain Posts: 422 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Printer Help You need to install it as a local printer, as counter intuitive as that may sound. I had the same problem, and after seeking help on the web found the answer. You will at some point in the add local printer dialog supply the network printer name. Of course, you will need to load a Vista driver for the printer in the remote PC. Larry __________________ 2010 CR-V Urban Titanium Metallic EX-L, Nuvi 2460LMT GPS, also '07 Accord EX-L. Former proud 7 year owner of 2003 Pilot EX-L.

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