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I hate computers.
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Mar 29, 2025, 10:24 AM
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Lost internet service in my area (xfinity was upgrading area) for a few hours. Internet service was restored with no problem. But, my printer is offline. I did all the routine stuff I could do and nothing worked. As I type this I've been on the phone, and in a chat room with Geek Squad for about 2 hours and they still can't get it fixed. (I'm on my second agent now; the first one gave up and transferred me to a "specialist.")
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Heisman Winner [78225]
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Re: I hate computers.
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Mar 29, 2025, 10:30 AM
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Mine goes on the friz from time to time for no reason. I have found that by unplugging it for a while and then restoring power it gets back on track. Your deal sounds more serious obviously.
I went to use it this morning for a class I teach. I found 3 of the 4 cartridges were out of ink. I replaced them. Ran 2 pages and had to refill the paper tray.
It s always something with printers. I hope yours gets fixed soom.
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Commissioner [1289]
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Re: I hate computers.
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Mar 29, 2025, 12:26 PM
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That's funny, 74. It's a standing joke between my wife and me that it seems like EVERY time we need to use the printer it's either out of paper or needs ink. We've come a long way from the " make me a xerox" !
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Paw Master [17025]
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Re: I hate computers.
Mar 29, 2025, 10:54 AM
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Tech is a blessing and a curse. When it doesn’t work the world stops!
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Ring of Honor [23048]
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Re: I hate computers.
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Mar 29, 2025, 11:03 AM
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Is it a wireless printer? If so. Rebooting the printer might work.
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All-TigerNet [5881]
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Printing is hard.***
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Mar 29, 2025, 11:32 AM
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TigerNet Champion [120906]
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lollers, geek squad
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Mar 29, 2025, 11:46 AM
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I have you tried turning it off, resetting your wifi adapter, and turning it back on? I mean networks pretty much configure themselves these days, trying installing a modem in 1995, that was mildly challenging.
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Game Changer [1925]
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Re: I hate computers.
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Mar 29, 2025, 11:51 AM
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I recommend watching all episodes of The IT Crowd.
If reboot doesn’t work, I’d probably delete the printer and ré-add it, if you haven’t tried that yet. Could be some stale queued docs or data, etc from the loss of network.
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Campus Hero [13991]
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pay attention to the 'fire' episode
Mar 29, 2025, 12:18 PM
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put the fire on the printer
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Campus Hero [13635]
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Re: I hate computers.
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Mar 29, 2025, 12:14 PM
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I believe an “Office Space Beat-down” is the appropriate response.
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TigerNet Elite [76549]
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*PC LOAD LETTER
Mar 29, 2025, 1:01 PM
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Campus Hero [13991]
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we've come a long way with computers
Mar 29, 2025, 12:18 PM
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but printer connectivity has not progressed past 1999. I have 4 3D printers and they never give a connectivity issue, but the 2024 HP laser printer does its own thing.
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110%er [3838]
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Re: we've come a long way with computers
Mar 29, 2025, 1:53 PM
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What annoys me about HP is that some models refuse to print black if you're out of a color you don't plan to use or even need.
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Game Changer [1905]
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Everythings computer.***
Mar 29, 2025, 1:06 PM
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Clemson Conqueror [11396]
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I'm still using a Brother laser printer, that's at least 25 years old. It's so
Mar 29, 2025, 1:14 PM
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old that Brother quit supporting it...when I upgraded to Windows 10 Pro a few years ago, Brother didn't have a Windows 10 driver for it, but I was able to find a third party driver that still works, even after I moved to Windows 11 Pro.
The printer driver will occasionally not open properly...I just reboot my computer and turn the printer off and back on, then it works properly.
I keep this printer in my office because it's so inexpensive to operate! It only prints black & white, that's all I need in my business. I use it a lot and one $65 toner cartridge lasts over a year!
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Tiger Spirit [9155]
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Re: I hate computers.
Mar 29, 2025, 5:15 PM
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I remember the days before computers. Things were a lot simpler back then. The good ole days😊
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Top TigerNet [29851]
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Update on the computer.
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Mar 29, 2025, 7:18 PM
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Yes, it is fixed. But, the IT gal didn't fix it. After over 3 hours she told me to contact the printer manufacturer. So, I told her that wasn't the problem, and politely said good bye.
Based on all the things she was doing I tried a couple of things.
Note: I had done all the normal things, turning it off - even unplugging it - hitting the refresh button on my router - and a couple more things.
But, after I got off the chat with her, I literally fixed it in 2 minutes.
1. Pushed the button on my router and held it for about 3 seconds, then pushed the wi-fi button on the printer. That fixed it for my laptop. But, still didn't fix it for my main computer.
2. So, I just did what I asked her to do an hour into my conversation with her, "Can you just install the computer as though it were brand new and I just took it out of the box?" She tried that but it wouldn't work. I was watching the installation pop ups on my computer and I thought she was choosing a wrong option (how to print - directly from the computer or from a shared network). I chose the other option (print directly from the computer) and it came on line immediately.
40 years ago I was on the cutting edge of computer technology, for a layman. But, over the years I have just let technology pass me by. But, I sill have a little something left in my septegenarian brain.
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All-TigerNet [5881]
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Printing is easy!***
Mar 30, 2025, 7:40 AM
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Solid Orange [1396]
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Dealing with Roto-Rooter is worse.***
Mar 30, 2025, 7:56 AM
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Clemson Sports Icon [59228]
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It is a simple fix. Go to Best Buy and get a new one. That is what us Non-Techie
Mar 30, 2025, 8:01 AM
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types do Bret. Just turn the old one into a paperweight, and get a new one. I do that about every 5 years. Saves me a lot of time on the phone with smart people, and I can spend that time on Tnet.
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All-TigerNet [5881]
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Now I got the confuse.
Mar 30, 2025, 8:09 AM
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So you’re inferring that you can spend the time saved with “smart people” on Tnets.
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National Champion [7583]
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Re: I hate computers.
Mar 30, 2025, 11:39 AM
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Printers are female and require continuous maintenance and upkeep. Can't live with em, can't live without em.
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