Digital BW, The Print

Les,

I have had this happen with a previous XP based system, but it was a few years ago and I don't remember the fix. Did you post your system specs here? I may have missed the post, so please post again (CPU brand/speed; memory; printer connection; other peripheral hardware; #/size of HDDs). 

One thing you might try right away is a different type of port connection (USB, 1394, LPT). 

The other thing is to do a thorough system clean-up: http://aumha.org/win5/articles.htm is a website with lots of info on keep XP running fast and smoothly, there are many others that might be suggested by list participants.

Take note of Bob Frost's remarks about the printer spooler especially.

Frank


Subject: Re: Epson 2200 slows to stop

Frank and others,

I tried printing from my laptop and the result was the same as with 
my desktop. The 2200 printer seems to get tired half way throught 
the 8X10 print and finally almost stops. So it seems that the 
problem is in the printer rather than the computer. Any ideas short 
of sending it to be serviced? Any secrets on cleaning that may help?

Les