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beachgirlpgh

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April 1st, 2014 11:00

Dell AIO 966 Printer

ello - first, let me ask if there is a fee involved to belong to the Dell Community? next, as a loyal Dell customer, I just recently got a Dell Inspiron One wireless computer. My question is: can the Dell AIO 966 Printer be used as a "wired" printer with this wireless computer by plugging the USB Printer cable into one of the USB ports on the Inspiron One Wireless computer? (I'm not interested in getting a wireless Etheron connector for the Dell 966 and trying to connect it wirelessly, on the blog there are too many problems about it working fine while "wired" but not as a wireless). So....can I still use the Dell 966 AIO by plugging the USB printer cable into the Inspiron One USB port??? Please advise, thanks a lot.

PudgyOne

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April 2nd, 2014 13:00

beachgirlpgh,

Yes, this printer has wireless capabilities.

First run Delete Print Jobs to remove any stuck print job in the queue.

Disconnect the printer.

Download and run the patch(printer cleanup utility) until it prompts you to restart your computer.

Restart your computer. Make sure the printer is removed. Manual Printer Driver Removal

Download the Vista 32-bit drivers for Windows 7 32-bit or the Vista 64-bit drivers for Windows 7 64-bit. Install the Vista drivers in the Vista Compatibility mode Choose new installation, network and follow the instructions.

Links to the patch/drivers can be found at...

Dell 966 Photo All-In-One Printer owners thread (W7)

Remember virus programs and firewalls will block communications.

Rick

 

PudgyOne

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April 2nd, 2014 11:00

beachgirlpgh,

No fee, advice is FREE.

Was the printer wireless on your network? If yes and you have a desktop computer, if you have the desktop plugged in to the wireless router, you can print to the printer using the wireless connection.

You want the printer connected using the usb cable or the wireless option? If wireless, make and model of your wireless router and the type of security you're using? What channel?

Make and model of your computer and operating system? 32-bit or 64-bit? What virus program and firewall are you using?

Rick

beachgirlpgh

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April 2nd, 2014 13:00

I just got the Dell AIO 966 from someone who passed away, had to order all the cords, carts, etc. My desktop comp is a new Dell Inspiron One wireless computer. OS is Windows 7 64-bit. I took a chance and connected the 966 via USB cable and went to Dell and downloaded all the drivers, I thought. It still won't print, says "1 driver is missing". Phoned Dell and they said the 966 is NOT wireless capable, and that it is compatible with Windows XP or Vista, but not Windows 7. Said a tech guy might be able to extract the driver out of the comp but would have to be downloaded manually. ? My wireless router is Comcast, I use McAfee antivirus. Think I'll just go out and buy a cheap wireless printer so I can printmy taxes and use the 966 to print digital pic from my camera or as a photocopier. Geez....

beachgirlpgh

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April 2nd, 2014 21:00

ok, will try it. - will have to get a techy to help me - not sure what you mean about Download and run the patch, but someone more tech savvy likely will. If does not solve the prob, I will be back on - thanks very muchf or the info - I'd love to be able to just use the Dell 966 for everything, again, thanks.

PudgyOne

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April 3rd, 2014 08:00

beachgirlpgh,

The patch is a printer cleanup utility built for this printer. It helps to remove the printer completely.

http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=R166245

Rick

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