safe disconnect of printer from laptap
So over the Christmas break, I reformatting my Dad's laptop because he had Windows ME (blah) on it. Here's my prob:
Dad claims he had a program on his laptop that would allow him to safely disconnect the parellel printer from the laptop without having to power down. Anyone know of such a program? It would be really beneficial for him in his line of work. Of course, he doesn't remember the name of the proggie, but thinks it was something like "hotsync" or "hot" something.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
CptAwesome posted this at 02:38 — 24th January 2005.
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Well, that wouldn't be software related, you're probably thinking "howswappable" but thats not something software can really effect, except to automate the hardware detect from the device manager. I didn't think there was any issue with disconnecting a printer from a computer/laptop, even if it's parallel port.
openmind posted this at 09:15 — 24th January 2005.
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I'm pulling cables, putting cables in and stuff out of the back of my comp all the time with no problems...
wwwben posted this at 02:25 — 25th January 2005.
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Yeah a standard printer can be plugged and unplugged safely at anytime!
CptAwesome posted this at 02:53 — 25th January 2005.
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Unless we're missing something, the only thing I know of that "allows a safe disconnect" is when you hook in a USB device, and it gives you the annoying tray icon....
beitemiller posted this at 03:02 — 25th January 2005.
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Appreciate all the help. I have never had a laptop myself, and never really needed to unplug my printer from the tower, so I just didn't know. I asked Dad to unplug the printer from his laptop now so I can see what error message he was talking about, and of course, the error message he claims to receive didn't show up. Nothing like giving tech advice to people over 50. Again - big thanks.
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