Digital BW, The Print

Hi-

Loading the loopback adapter got my first print session going fine 
except that it killed my internet connection. So I tried deleting it 
and it would not, but finally found that by canceling printer 
sharing, I could connect to the internet. Is this normal? 

In ver.25 there is no longer a paper profile to select...is there any 
issue as to which paper to use? glossy? 

thanks,

tom

I'm not having any problem with interference - I'm on dial-up, BTW.

Under Control Panel/Network Connections I have three headers
"Dial-up", "LAN or High-Speed Internet" and "Wizard", with my internet
connection in the first and the loopback adaptor in the second under
subheading "Local Area Connection". All are enabled.

Hope that helps,

Frank

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tom OConnell"
<tomoc@y...> wrote:

> 
> Hi-
> 
> Loading the loopback adapter got my first print session going fine 
> except that it killed my internet connection. So I tried deleting it 
> and it would not, but finally found that by canceling printer 
> sharing, I could connect to the internet. Is this normal? 
> 
> In ver.25 there is no longer a paper profile to select...is there any 
> issue as to which paper to use? glossy? 
> 
> thanks,
> 
> tom

> I'm not having any problem with interference - I'm on dial-up, BTW.
> 
> Under Control Panel/Network Connections I have three headers
> "Dial-up", "LAN or High-Speed Internet" and "Wizard", with my 
internet
> connection in the first and the loopback adaptor in the second under
> subheading "Local Area Connection". All are enabled.

Thanks, Frank. That's just how I was set up. The only difference is 
that I also had a coupld of wireless networks available and I was 
connected at the time to an ethernet network (but only had internet 
access, not local network access).

I'm beginning to think I didn't need the loopback...that maybe I 
could have just enabled printer sharing? 

Would anyone know if being connected to a wireless network satisfies 
the "always on network" requirement???

thanks again,

tom

A wireless network absolutely counts as a network and would not require a
loopback.


________________________________

From: Tom OConnell [mailto:tomoc@...] 
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:22
To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons

> I'm not having any problem with interference - I'm on dial-up, BTW.
> 
> Under Control Panel/Network Connections I have three headers
> "Dial-up", "LAN or High-Speed Internet" and "Wizard", with my 
internet
> connection in the first and the loopback adaptor in the second under
> subheading "Local Area Connection". All are enabled.

Thanks, Frank. That's just how I was set up. The only difference is 
that I also had a coupld of wireless networks available and I was 
connected at the time to an ethernet network (but only had internet 
access, not local network access).

I'm beginning to think I didn't need the loopback...that maybe I 
could have just enabled printer sharing? 

Would anyone know if being connected to a wireless network satisfies 
the "always on network" requirement???

thanks again,

tom

>  
> A wireless network absolutely counts as a network and would not 
require a
> loopback.


Thanks Brently...I will try to uninstall the loopback adapter and I 
should be fine.

cheers,

tom

PS- we all owe a big thanks to Roy and Stephen. Roy, you really have 
an amazing app...

Wireless should suffice. Get rid of the loopback adapter and then share your
printer.

-Stephen
 www.sbillard.org/Stephen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom OConnell [mailto:tomoc@...] 
> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:22 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > I'm not having any problem with interference - I'm on dial-up, BTW.
> > 
> > Under Control Panel/Network Connections I have three headers 
> > "Dial-up", "LAN or High-Speed Internet" and "Wizard", with my
> internet
> > connection in the first and the loopback adaptor in the 
> second under 
> > subheading "Local Area Connection". All are enabled.
> 
> Thanks, Frank. That's just how I was set up. The only difference is 
> that I also had a coupld of wireless networks available and I was 
> connected at the time to an ethernet network (but only had internet 
> access, not local network access).
> 
> I'm beginning to think I didn't need the loopback...that maybe I 
> could have just enabled printer sharing? 
> 
> Would anyone know if being connected to a wireless network satisfies 
> the "always on network" requirement???
> 
> thanks again,
> 
> tom
> 
> 
> 
> 
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen 
Billard" <stephen@s...> wrote:
> Wireless should suffice. Get rid of the loopback adapter and then 
share your
> printer.
> 
> -Stephen
>  www.sbillard.org/Stephen


Thanks Stephen. I'm still having a problem.

I have one laptop that I use in two locations with 2 different 2200s.

Should I be able to just change the printer sharing (delete on one 
and use the same Quad2200 name on the other) and select in the GUI 
dialog box...then just print? or is there another issue with using 2 
different printers?

thanks in advance...hate to pester you.

tom

You shouldn't have to delete either. Just select the printer that is
connected. (If you don't have version 0.26, you should download it, it
allows you to select printers from your normal printer list--takes care of
the SHARE name automatically.)

-Stephen
 www.sbillard.org/Stephen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom OConnell [mailto:tomoc@...] 
> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:34 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen 
> Billard" <stephen@s...> wrote:
> > Wireless should suffice. Get rid of the loopback adapter and then
> share your
> > printer.
> > 
> > -Stephen
> >  www.sbillard.org/Stephen
> 
> 
> Thanks Stephen. I'm still having a problem.
> 
> I have one laptop that I use in two locations with 2 different 2200s.
> 
> Should I be able to just change the printer sharing (delete on one 
> and use the same Quad2200 name on the other) and select in the GUI 
> dialog box...then just print? or is there another issue with using 2 
> different printers?
> 
> thanks in advance...hate to pester you.
> 
> tom
> 
> 
>
>

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen 
Billard" <stephen@s...> wrote:
> You shouldn't have to delete either. Just select the printer that is
> connected. (If you don't have version 0.26, you should download it, 
it
> allows you to select printers from your normal printer list--takes 
care of
> the SHARE name automatically.)
> 
> -Stephen
>  www.sbillard.org/Stephen


Thanks, Stephen-

I now have .26 but have the same result. I drop an 8bit GS .tif 
240dpi image on the print area of the GUI and it shows "Quadtone RIP 
is printing" but after about 30 seconds the message disappears and 
nothing happens.

Looking at the QTRlog, it shows the last line

ERROR: Unable to write raster data to driver!

I've read and reread all the stuff on both websites and the files 
that came with both downloads and cannot find any variance from the 
instructions... Guess I should wait till I'm back with the first 
printer or try the loopback adapter again (though I don't see why 
since the GUI definitely distinguishes between printers that are 
shared and those that are not).

If you have any ideas, it would be great.

cheers,

tom

Tom,

I don't know if this will help but...

I tried for two weeks to print using the 2200 shared, a USB 
connection, and the loopback adapter.  I messed with firewalls, 
settings, etc.  Yet I could not make it work and got the 
same "unable to write raster data to driver" message every time.

Stephen then suggested (after version .26) that I attach a parallel 
printer cable to the 2200 (in addition to the USB connection).  I 
gave the parallel connection the "Quad2200" share name. I also 
disabled the loopback adapter.  I did all that today and finally got 
it to work (with all the firewalls enabled.)  Thank goodness...and 
thanks Stephen.

Fred Rothenberg


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tom OConnell" 
<tomoc@y...> wrote:
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen 
> Billard" <stephen@s...> wrote:
> > You shouldn't have to delete either. Just select the printer 
that is
> > connected. (If you don't have version 0.26, you should download 
it, 
> it
> > allows you to select printers from your normal printer list--
takes 
> care of
> > the SHARE name automatically.)
> > 
> > -Stephen
> >  www.sbillard.org/Stephen
> 
> 
> Thanks, Stephen-
> 
> I now have .26 but have the same result. I drop an 8bit GS .tif 
> 240dpi image on the print area of the GUI and it shows "Quadtone 
RIP 
> is printing" but after about 30 seconds the message disappears and 
> nothing happens.
> 
> Looking at the QTRlog, it shows the last line
> 
> ERROR: Unable to write raster data to driver!
> 
> I've read and reread all the stuff on both websites and the files 
> that came with both downloads and cannot find any variance from 
the 

> instructions... Guess I should wait till I'm back with the first 
> printer or try the loopback adapter again (though I don't see why 
> since the GUI definitely distinguishes between printers that are 
> shared and those that are not).
> 
> If you have any ideas, it would be great.
> 
> cheers,
> 
> tom

Fred-

I assume you then print with the parallel port? and the USB 
connection is just to "share" on the network or to print with the OEM 
driver or other rip?

tom


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
<fred@f...> wrote:
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I don't know if this will help but...
> 
> I tried for two weeks to print using the 2200 shared, a USB 
> connection, and the loopback adapter.  I messed with firewalls, 
> settings, etc.  Yet I could not make it work and got the 
> same "unable to write raster data to driver" message every time.
> 
> Stephen then suggested (after version .26) that I attach a parallel 
> printer cable to the 2200 (in addition to the USB connection).  I 
> gave the parallel connection the "Quad2200" share name. I also 
> disabled the loopback adapter.  I did all that today and finally 
got 
> it to work (with all the firewalls enabled.)  Thank goodness...and 
> thanks Stephen.

Tom,

Yes, when using QTR I print using the parallel port on which the 
2200 is "shared."  I do not share the USB connection (I use the USB 
connection for non-QTR printing on the 2200.)  I am not on a network 
and do not use the loopback adapter.

Fred 

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tom OConnell" 
<tomoc@y...> wrote:
> 
> Fred-
> 
> I assume you then print with the parallel port? and the USB 
> connection is just to "share" on the network or to print with the 
OEM 
> driver or other rip?
> 
> tom
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
> <fred@f...> wrote:
> > 
> > Tom,
> > 
> > I don't know if this will help but...
> > 
> > I tried for two weeks to print using the 2200 shared, a USB 
> > connection, and the loopback adapter.  I messed with firewalls, 
> > settings, etc.  Yet I could not make it work and got the 
> > same "unable to write raster data to driver" message every time.
> > 
> > Stephen then suggested (after version .26) that I attach a 
parallel 
> > printer cable to the 2200 (in addition to the USB connection).  
I 
> > gave the parallel connection the "Quad2200" share name. I also 
> > disabled the loopback adapter.  I did all that today and finally 
> got 
> > it to work (with all the firewalls enabled.)  Thank 
goodness...and 
> > thanks Stephen.

If you are using the parallel port, there is no need to Share the printer.

-Stephen
 www.sbillard.org/Stephen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: fredila2 [mailto:fred@...] 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:20 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Tom,
> 
> Yes, when using QTR I print using the parallel port on which the 
> 2200 is "shared."  I do not share the USB connection (I use the USB 
> connection for non-QTR printing on the 2200.)  I am not on a network 
> and do not use the loopback adapter.
> 
> Fred

You are correct.  There is no reason to share the parallel port 
printer.

Fred


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen 
Billard" <stephen@s...> wrote:
> If you are using the parallel port, there is no need to Share the 
printer.
> 
> -Stephen
>  www.sbillard.org/Stephen
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: fredila2 [mailto:fred@f...] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:20 AM
> > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Tom,
> > 
> > Yes, when using QTR I print using the parallel port on which the 
> > 2200 is "shared."  I do not share the USB connection (I use the 
USB 
> > connection for non-QTR printing on the 2200.)  I am not on a 
network 

> > and do not use the loopback adapter.
> > 
> > Fred

Just curious? How difficult would it be for you to hook your printer up with
Firewire? I see in my network connections that my Firewire connections are
listed. Maybe an answer to the networking issues? Also might print faster
for you.

-Stephen
 www.sbillard.org/Stephen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: fredila2 [mailto:fred@...] 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 1:18 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons
> 
> 
> 
> 
> You are correct.  There is no reason to share the parallel port 
> printer.
> 
> Fred
> 
> 
>

Fred-

I don't see how you can set up the printer with both USB and Parallel 
ports? I need to keep the USB for other printing???

I must have something else set up wrong since so many have used it 
just following the instructions. 

This is starting to turn into a much bigger effort than I wanted to 
make <sigh>. I think I'll just put this puppy on the back burner for 
a while and get some printing done <<g>

thanks for your help.

Tom O'Connell


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
<fred@f...> wrote:

> 
> You are correct.  There is no reason to share the parallel port 
> printer.
> 
> Fred
> 
>

Fred-

I don't see how you can set up the printer with both USB and Parallel 
ports? I need to keep the USB for other printing???

I must have something else set up wrong since so many have used it 
just following the instructions. 

This is starting to turn into a much bigger effort than I wanted to 
make <sigh>. I think I'll just put this puppy on the back burner for 
a while and get some printing done <<g>

thanks for your help.

Tom O'Connell


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
<fred@f...> wrote:

> 
> You are correct.  There is no reason to share the parallel port 
> printer.
> 
> Fred
> 
>

Don't know about Firewire, but I will look into it.

Thanks,

Fred

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen 
Billard" <stephen@s...> wrote:
> Just curious? How difficult would it be for you to hook your 
printer up with
> Firewire? I see in my network connections that my Firewire 
connections are
> listed. Maybe an answer to the networking issues? Also might print 
faster

> for you.
> 
> -Stephen
>  www.sbillard.org/Stephen
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: fredila2 [mailto:fred@f...] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 1:18 PM
> > To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [Digital BW] Re: 2 QTRpc questons
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > You are correct.  There is no reason to share the parallel port 
> > printer.
> > 
> > Fred
> > 
> > 
> >

Tom,

If you have a parallel printer cable, turn off the computer and the 
printer.  Attach the parallel cable to the 2200 (leave the USB cable 
connected too.)  Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the 
back of your computer.  Turn on the printer.  Turn on the computer.  
If you are in "plug and play" mode, Windows will discover what it 
thinks is a NEW printer and complete the connections for you.  A new 
printer icon will show up under "Printers and Faxes" (probably 
called Epson 2200-copy 1).  Then, when using QTR (or QTRGui is even 
better) select Epson-copy 1 as your printer.

If you need more help with this, just holler.

Fred


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Tom OConnell" 
<tomoc@y...> wrote:
> 
> Fred-
> 
> I don't see how you can set up the printer with both USB and 
Parallel 
> ports? I need to keep the USB for other printing???
> 
> I must have something else set up wrong since so many have used it 
> just following the instructions. 
> 
> This is starting to turn into a much bigger effort than I wanted 
to 
> make <sigh>. I think I'll just put this puppy on the back burner 
for 

> a while and get some printing done <<g>
> 
> thanks for your help.
> 
> Tom O'Connell
> 
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
> <fred@f...> wrote:
> > 
> > You are correct.  There is no reason to share the parallel port 
> > printer.
> > 
> > Fred
> > 
> >

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
<fred@f...> wrote:
Fred-

That was it. Now I'm set. Thanks so much.

tom


> Tom,
> 
> If you have a parallel printer cable, turn off the computer and the 
> printer.  Attach the parallel cable to the 2200 (leave the USB 
cable 
> connected too.)  Attach the other end of the parallel cable to the 
> back of your computer.  Turn on the printer.  Turn on the 
computer.  
> If you are in "plug and play" mode, Windows will discover what it 
> thinks is a NEW printer and complete the connections for you.  A 
new 

> printer icon will show up under "Printers and Faxes" (probably 
> called Epson 2200-copy 1).  Then, when using QTR (or QTRGui is even 
> better) select Epson-copy 1 as your printer.
> 
> If you need more help with this, just holler.
> 
> Fred