The first thing I would check is the parallel port settings in the BIOS.  Do
the machines doing this have their BIOS set for one-way or bi-directional
printing only, and do the non-affected machines differ?  It's worth checking
in to.  Also check to make sure that the cables are seated properly, and
that there is nothing that might cause interference (a large fan, speakers
with heavy magnets, etc.).  Hope this helps.

Kyle Elmblade
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From: "Roger Griffiths" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 11:34 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Printers crash Pcs


> Recently I was privy to help assist a technician with a major install of a
network for a medical centre.
>
> Each Doctor had their own PC and a Canon 4650 Printer - set for printing
A5 Scripts. Now "some" of the machines, not all, are locking up when a
script is sent to the printer forcing the practitioner to reboot the PC.
Once the PC restarts it recovers what was spooled and prints the script.
>
> The machines are PIII's (Compaq) running Windows '98 SE. They are
networked, but as I said the affected machines have their own printers.
>
> Incidentally the print drivers that came with the printers appear to be
the latest.
>
> Any clues as to how to rectify this would be appreciated.

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