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I'm having some issues with my Canon Pixma IP1900 printer - it doesn't respond to any OS requests. I am using Windows 7 x64 with additional Canon drivers and the printer used to work ok, but recently it doesn't anymore.
I've connected it to a second PC running on Win7 x86 and no additional Canon drivers and the printer worked again - not only did Windows find appropriate drivers all by itself, but everything else did work like a charm as well.
Now I assume that the problem is either the drivers (messed up by OS) or the OS itself. My idea is to completely remove Canon drivers and any data associated with the printer. How do I do it?
1Well explained. Nice answer. – CharlieRB – 2012-12-28T12:58:45.413
Everything you described worked (at least no errors were displayed). The problem is that after removing the drivers, rebooting and plugging in the printer I see the same problem - no connection with the printer can be established, though the printer works just fine with my x86 Windows 7.. How come? What else can I do / delete / reset ? – elmes – 2012-12-28T13:39:44.657
Have you tried a different port or cable? – None – 2012-12-28T14:12:38.383
Yes, I tried to change both.. – elmes – 2012-12-28T14:14:53.637
It would help if you elaborate on the steps you took when installing the printer, perhaps your computer is not set to automatically search online for drivers.
– None – 2012-12-28T14:26:49.223I removed the drivers (as you described), then plugged my printer in the usb. Next I removed the drivers again, changed settings to get the drivers from Windows Update, reboot, and plugged the printer again. Neither solution did work, no connection. I plugged a second printer, Pixma IP4500 and it's the same thing! So it's not the printer for 100%.. it's Windows or Canon drivers that are messed up. One thing I've noticed is that the Printer Status window has always the title 'USB001' .. no matter which USB port I plug the printer in.. – elmes – 2012-12-28T15:21:21.330
Well... Next step should be a System Restore
– None – 2012-12-28T15:24:27.947Nah man, this is enough of bull$@* for me. An interesting read for you: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/EverythingsBrokenAndNobodysUpset.aspx Anyway, thank you for help.
– elmes – 2012-12-28T15:33:29.453