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Great Free Software Tools to Use for Photo Printing
Posted by admin in Printer Software on August 11th, 2010
If you want to improve the quality of your photo printing or find fun ways to turn your photos into printed works of art, the following free software tools can be a great way to start.Kodak Easyshare SoftwareThis free printer software provides a lot of features that can help you make better use of your photos once youâve added them to your computer. Here are a few examples:⢠Tagging and rating of your photos to make searching for the ones you want easier using the softwareâs built-in photo search feature⢠Correcting red eye â one of the most common photo problems â can be done with the touch of a button⢠Cropping and rotating photos can be done easily⢠You can choose photos and blend them with music into a video that can be shared with friends and family⢠Use the software to send photos to be printed or to your own photo printerPicasaThis free photo software comes to you from Google which has a reputation of releasing some outstanding products. Here are some reasons to give this one a test drive:⢠Scans your computer to locate your photos even if they are scattered in a bunch of different folders and drives⢠Lets you change the photo file names easily even for a group of pictures at one time⢠Creates albums that you can use to organize and share your photos more easily and conveniently⢠Gives you the option to add password protection to some of your photo albums in case you want to save their contents for select audiencesIrfanViewIf you want to work with a free photo software that has a long reputation, this is one is definitely worth considering. It has been around since 2003 and is still going strong thanks to a simple-to-use interface and features like the following:⢠Lets you copy, crop and edit photos easily⢠Gives you the option of creating slideshows using your photos â the finished product can be saved as an executable file and/or burned to a CD-Rom⢠Allows you to add effects, such as blur, to your images⢠Makes it easy to work with batches of images at one timeADG Panorama ToolsYouâve taken some great pictures and now you want to use them in a unique and creative way that can be shared with others on the Internet? This free software gives you the option to do that.⢠Combines multiple photos into a single 360 degree panorama shot seamlessly⢠The panorama can be viewed as a moving image on a web site that is created for you through the software⢠Create hotspots and add hyperlinks throughout the image so visitors can learn more about the individual shots or find other useful information relevant to the photos
Lexmark & Ibm Printer Error Codes, What They Mean & How to Fix the Printer Errors
Posted by admin in Printer Software on July 8th, 2010
There is a whole range of Lexmark and IBM printer error codes. If you find it difficult to diagnose which is which, then here is a primer to help you out!
Error code 22: Out of paper
This could indicate either a paper jam or a shortage of paper in your IBM and Lexmark printer. Make sure there is sufficient paper loaded into the paper tray and also check if there are any sediments collected along the path of paper. Check to see if the sensor flag for input is broken or not and also ensure the system boards and cable 2 is not defective.
Error code 31: Paper change needed
This means that your Lexmark and IBM printer has a different paper size configuration from what’s needed in the software. Make sure to change the paper settings to adjust the size. Also check the printer software setup for any issues as well as the system board for any fault.
Error codes 41 and 43: Font related
These error codes usually indicate that the particular font needed is not available in the Lexmark and IBM printer. This could signal a faulty font card or a fault inside the system board. It might also mean that the font card had been removed while the power was switched on. If the font card is defective make sure to get a new one.
Error code 54: serial error
This error code indicates that the settings for the serial configuration between your computer and your printer are different. Make sure the communication cable, I/O cable and system boards are not damaged or improperly connected.
Error code 89: Overloaded output tray
This error code implies that your output tray is completely full. Make sure to take out paper from the output tray. You also need to check the operability of the respective flags. You can also try replacing the photo sensor for the card.
Error code 9920: Fuser not as per temperature
For this error code you need to monitor the resistance on the fuser as well as on the thermo fuse, lamp and the thermistor. There could also be a problem with low voltage. Check if there is continuity in the cable 1 of the system as well as inside the power cable inside the fuser.
Error code 970: improper turning on the fan
This means that the fan inside the Lexmark and IBM printer is not turning on. You could try to reseat the cables that lie between the system board and the fan. Also try resetting the printer.
Error code 24: Incorrect manual feed
This error code could come up due to a variety of reasons. If you are trying to put the paper inside manual feed at the same time the printer is taking off paper from the paper tray then the error could occur. Make sure not to put paper inside manual feed until and unless it has been explicitly requested.
How to Install Network and Local Printer Software
Posted by admin in Printer Software on June 21st, 2010
Network printers are mostly used in home or even business networks since it enables more than one person to have proper network access from the same location. In addition, this type of printer is able to offer you the right printing solution for reducing the ink cost and another cost for printer maintenance. Before you use your network printer, you have to firstly install the driver of the printer and other printing software on the computers. It only takes a little minute to install the software in your network printer. However, the computer you are going to install should have network access which allows you to connect to the printer during the process of installation. Installing as a Network PrinterThere are some steps you need to do. The first thing is to open the Start menu and click the Control Panel. Then, you can click on the “Printers and Faxes” for Windows XP. Then, you can click on “Add a Printer” under the listing of “Devices and Printers”. You can begin the installation by clicking on the “Add printer” wizard and click “Next” for choosing to install the network or local printer. Click the “Network” option. After that, you can choose the “Find a Printer in the Directory” for installing your printer using the network. When it is prompted, you can enter the name of the network. The next is to wait the compilation of all the printers available on the network. Then, you can choose the printer to install from the list and click “OK”. The next thing to do is to wait the driver installation from the wizard. If you find that the wizard can not automatically install the driver, you can use the alternatives of browsing for the driver. Then, select the software of the printer which is given by the manufacturer. Once the software of the network printer finishes installing, you can now try a test page for ensuring that the printer has been correctly installed.Installing as a Local PrinterIf you prefer to install the local printer, the following guides can be very helpful for you. As the first step, you have to open the menu then click the “Control Panel”. Then choose the option for adding a printer which supports to the operating system.Then, click “Next” for the printer installation wizard. There will be two options available, local or network printer. Select the “local option”. Also, uncheck the option of “Automatically detect and install” and then click “Next”.Create a new port and change to Standard TCP/IP Port and click “next”. The screen will display a new window with the wizard of “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port”. Then, find out the IP address of the printer by consulting the label of the network printer. If will be useful for the port name. Then, click on the Next”button. If it is needed, you need to enter any information about the network card then select “Next”. Wait for the wizard to scan the network for the IP address and create the new port and click “Finish”.When your computer has recognized the port you have already created, you can select the printer in “Add Printer”. Wait for the wizard to install the driver for your printer. If necessary, you can also browse the driver. If you have already done all those steps, you can click “Finish”. Make a test for ensuring you have installed the printer properly.