Printer reinstallation help please

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  1. fir

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    #1 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    I need to reinstall my printer, but can't find the disc .. is there somewhere online I can get the installation Wizard?
     
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    #2 *Windy, Jan 10, 2008
    What make and model is it Fi? nt
     
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    #3 LiverpoolRed, Jan 10, 2008
    Google the name of the printer

    + driver and you should be able to download it </p>

    e.g For Epson 440 ( v.old I know) type Epson 440 + driver into google . It should give you a few placesto get it fromor try tghe makers own website - they'll probably have it too.</p>
     
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    #4 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Canon Pixma iP5200 nt
     
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    #5 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    RE: Google the name of the printer

    What's the"driver"?
     
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    #7 paul.d, Jan 10, 2008
    oh dear! nt
     
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    #8 EastStander, Jan 10, 2008
    RE: Google the name of the printer

    No, you enter "driver" and it will search for the printer driver!
     
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    #9 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Seriously

    Don't put me in front of a computer! Not a clue.
     
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    #10 LiverpoolRed, Jan 10, 2008
    Sorry - Tells the computer what printer you are using

    and how it works. </p>

    </p>
     
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    #11 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Cheers WIndy, tried it but nothing happening.
     
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    #12 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Tried to install it manually without disc

    But when I get to Manufacturer & name of printer on wizard, there must be 30 odd options, none of which seem to match the name of my printer. Think it's one of the Bubble jet options but it's not clear which one. (dunno)
     
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    #13 paul.d, Jan 10, 2008
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    #14 *Windy, Jan 10, 2008
    Have you installed the driver orjust downloaded it?</p>
     
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    #15 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Downloaded it (or thought I had, but can't find it now!!) Think it might have been blocked by pop-up blockers or something?!
    I think it would be easier to turn the house upside down & find the installation disc.
    Once downloaded where will the driver be?!!
     
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    #16 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Good news/ Bad news

    Successfully installed this onto pc.... went to print & it doesn't recognise the printer.... went back to site, downloaded for printer ip5200, unzipped it & can't find it now to complete the installation.

    Where will it be?! (seestars)
     
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    #17 Jay, Jan 10, 2008
    Go make yourself a nice cup of tea love

    And get a man in to sort it for you.
     
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    #18 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    LOL

    The only man in this house has less of a clue than me!!
     
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    #19 JLWBigLil, Jan 10, 2008
    Ask the girls,

    they probably know more about the computer than you and their dad!
    :D

    Hope you fix it soon.
     
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    #20 fired, Jan 10, 2008
    Sad but true

    They also know plenty about downloading viruses which is the reason I'm having to re-install evrything in the first place!! (doh)
     
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