Having problem with the Lexmark 125 All In one printer

[dcpsoguy]

First off, I have Windows XP. And here's my problem. I have had nothing but problems with this printer. It's not a hardware problem, it's a technical problem. Sometimes, when I want to print, it will print. But other times it will not print, and I will get the error 'Local Downlevel Problem' or something like that. When I try going on different users in Xp, and printing, that is usually when the problem occurs. Why would this happen? And also, if I'm getting the error, and I restart the computer, and then log on, it starts printing the document when it wouldn't work before.

Whats the problem?

 

[dcpsoguy]

Bump

 

[dcpsoguy]

Help meeeeeeee.

 

[KingNothing]

I'm guessing it's an issue with available RAM since the problem happens when you switch users but goes away when you restart. System specs? USB or parallel?

 

[dcpsoguy]

USB, 2.4 GHZ Pentium 4, 512 RAM.

 

[Tripleshot]

Dump your lexmark and buy a real printer. Get an HP. At least they get their drivers certified by microsoft.

I discourage all my clients from using/buying lexmark for those reasons; poor drivers, and high maintenance costs.

 

[SOSTrooper]

Lexmark printers are on the lower spectrum of quality products. I would try testing the printer out on another machine for a process of elimination. I personally dont have Lexmark but my company carried them a while ago. You might also try to call their tech support line to see what they can do to help you.

 

[KingNothing]

Originally posted by: Tripleshot
Dump your lexmark and buy a real printer. Get an HP. At least they get their drivers certified by microsoft.

I discourage all my clients from using/buying lexmark for those reasons; poor drivers, and high maintenance costs.

I'm with Tripleshot on this one after seeing your basic system config. Other possibilities:

1) XP sucks
2) If this is an OEM system, Dell/Gateway/Compaq/whatever preinstalled crap sucks.

If you really want to hold on to your printer you could always format/reinstall and try Win2K. I had WinXP for a while but I'm putting 2K on as we speak because I got sick of XP.

 

[dcpsoguy]

Eh, I wish I could an HP, but it's my dads computer, and he paid for it. So that's out.

 

[dcpsoguy]

It's a Dell.
Does anybody else know what the problem may be?

 

[dcpsoguy]

Also, if this helps, it usually works all the time if only one user is logged on.

 

[RossMAN]

Problem: It's a Lexmark
Solution: Next time buy HP

I know, I know I'm too helpful ... that's what they all say