Dell 1720 usb port printing problem

SOURCE: problem connecting and printing my lx-300 matrix printer

You need to get a paralell to USB cable, like the one on the following link: http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=20651

SOURCE: can't print using USB connection

Unplug printer and un install software. Delete printer in printers folder. Restart pc. Install software first and then connect printer. Also make sure your usb drivers is correct.

SOURCE: How to configure the Zebra S500 using a USB to Parallel adapter?

The Zebra Stripe S500 has a RS-232 SERIAL interface using a DB-25 connector . You'll need a USB to SERIAL converter, not parallel. Be sure that the baud rate and data/stop bits are set the same on the printer and interface converter. Generally speaking, use the fastest setting possible (19200 baud) unless you encounter problems.

Iqbal Husain

• 655 Answers
• Posted on Apr 15, 2008

SOURCE: USB port problems with hp printer

There are few things to remember using USB.

• If your System is in hybernation mode, don't remove any attached USB device, because it will damage your USB driver. This is one of the known problem from microsoft.
• If you have to remove any USB device use 'Safely Remove Hardware'.

1. You should un-install the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' from Device Manager.
2. Then re-boot to clean registry.
3. Install the 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' using XP Setup CD.
4. Then check the Mass storage, PDA etc, it should recognized by XP.
5. Then install printer driver (don't attach printer to system untill setup finish or setup says to connect).

SOURCE: UPS Thermal 2844 Connection problem(USB)

Add the printer as a Local LPT1. Then go into the properties and switch the port to a USB port. Try a test label. If it doesn't print, go back to properties of the printer and switch it to another USB until it does. If all else fails there is a remove utility included with the Zebra drivers you downloaded. You can remove all zebra related drivers and printers and then reboot. The PC should redetect the printer when you turn it on.