Set up of new printer

[terrydoughty]

I have an Epson C84 printer installed. I have now acquired an Epson C86.

Whe I try to add it as a printer I get the following message
" One of the files [EPIFLN61.DLL]required for this printer is in use by another programme. Quit all programs, and then click Retry. To quit the Add Printer wizard, click Cancel."

 

[mainegeek]

terrydoughty,
Are you planning on using both printers or just the new c86?

 

[terrydoughty]

Yes I am planning to use both printers (I have set up 2 epson printers previously with no problem)

 

[mainegeek]

Turn off the C84 before powering on the pc. You may also have to temporarily uncheck Epson stuff in the startup so it isn't running.Then try the install again.

 

[terrydoughty]

Excuse my ignaorance but how do I uncheck in the start up?

 

[mainegeek]

Click start,run,type in msconfig and then click on the startup tab and uncheck Epson stuff. Also look at the win.ini tab might habe an entry in the Load= or Run=

 

[mainegeek]

I forgot to mention, if you are running WinXP, while in msconfig, have a look under services tab and uncheck any Epson services as well.

 

[terrydoughty]

I have managed to install the printer BUT I cannot get it to communicate with my PC!

I am using USB port.

Any suggestions??

 

[mainegeek]

Is is set as default?

 

[terrydoughty]

Many thanks, all is OK now.