Guest Richard Fangnail Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is a small HP inkjet).
Guest 7 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Re: XP - Device Disconnect sound for no reason Richard Fangnail wrote: > I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I > turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when > suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no > reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and > unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the > four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. > > I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really > the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is > a small HP inkjet). Just delete WINDUMMY OSen from PC and install Linux. Most of the drivers for printers (particularly older ones) are automatically activated since its built in. Try for example Ubuntu, Mepis, Knoppix, DSL etc.. http://www.livecdlist.com http://www.distrowatch.com The WINDUMMY platform is UNREPAIRABLE. More viruses, malware, spyware, botnetware and trojanware are released per day than all of the Micoshaft engineers and all of its partners can release fixes. The WINDUMMY ECOSYSTEM is now UNREPAIRABLE as well.
Guest Thip Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Re: XP - Device Disconnect sound for no reason "7" <website_has_email@www.enemygadgets.com> wrote in message news:ZXE0k.1636$E41.189@text.news.virginmedia.com... > Richard Fangnail wrote: > >> I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I >> turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when >> suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no >> reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and >> unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the >> four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. >> >> I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really >> the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is >> a small HP inkjet). > > > Just delete WINDUMMY OSen from PC and install Linux. > Most of the drivers for printers (particularly older ones) > are automatically activated since its built in. > > Try for example Ubuntu, Mepis, Knoppix, DSL etc.. > > http://www.livecdlist.com > http://www.distrowatch.com > > The WINDUMMY platform is UNREPAIRABLE. > More viruses, malware, spyware, botnetware and trojanware > are released per day than all of the Micoshaft engineers and all of its > partners can release fixes. > > The WINDUMMY ECOSYSTEM is now UNREPAIRABLE as well. > > GREAT answer. Extremely helpful (sarcam intended). What a maroon.
Guest Craig Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Re: XP - Device Disconnect sound for no reason Richard Fangnail wrote: > I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I > turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when > suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no > reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and > unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the > four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. > > I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really > the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is > a small HP inkjet). More than likely the printer going to sleep/disconnecting. Check all other USB devices are operating correctly in case you may have a driver conflict since installing the printer. Does it make the "reconnect" sound when the printer is turned on, if so then all is well and nothing to really worry about.
Guest Richard Fangnail Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Re: XP - Device Disconnect sound for no reason On Jun 2, 6:16 am, Craig <cyber...@ozemail.com.au> wrote: > Richard Fangnail wrote: > > I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I > > turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when > > suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no > > reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and > > unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the > > four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. > > > I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really > > the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is > > a small HP inkjet). > > More than likely the printer going to sleep/disconnecting. > Check all other USB devices are operating correctly in case you may have > a driver conflict since installing the printer. > > Does it make the "reconnect" sound when the printer is turned on, if so > then all is well and nothing to really worry about. The sound happens when the printer is turned OFF - should it check something or do something at all when it's turned off? When I turn it on/off, it makes the appropriate noise. But 15-40 minutes later it will make the Disconnect sound once more. I thought it might be an HP program that came with the printer but I don't see any sign of one running. I found some older threads of the same complaint but there appears to be no explanation for it.
Guest Bob I Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Re: XP - Device Disconnect sound for no reason Is there a "memory card" socket on the printer? Perhaps instead of "Turning it off" you set it to "shut itself off" in the printer settings? Richard Fangnail wrote: > I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I > turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when > suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no > reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and > unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the > four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. > > I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really > the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is > a small HP inkjet).
Guest Nobody Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 Re: XP - Device Disconnect sound for no reason 7 <website_has_email@www.enemygadgets.com> wrote in news:ZXE0k.1636 $E41.189@text.news.virginmedia.com: > Richard Fangnail wrote: > >> I just got my first USB printer and it seems okay. However, after I >> turn off the printer, everything is normal for 10-15 minutes when >> suddenly Windows will make the "Device Disconnect" sound for no >> reason. I thought I would fix this by going to Device Manager and >> unchecking "Allow Windows to turn off device to save power" on the >> four root hubs - however, it just now made that sound again. >> >> I know how to change or turn off Windows sounds but that's not really >> the problem. It never did this before I got the USB printer (which is >> a small HP inkjet). > > > Just delete WINDUMMY OSen from PC and install Linux. > Most of the drivers for printers (particularly older ones) > are automatically activated since its built in. > > Try for example Ubuntu, Mepis, Knoppix, DSL etc.. > > http://www.livecdlist.com > http://www.distrowatch.com > > The WINDUMMY platform is UNREPAIRABLE. > More viruses, malware, spyware, botnetware and trojanware > are released per day than all of the Micoshaft engineers and all of its > partners can release fixes. > > The WINDUMMY ECOSYSTEM is now UNREPAIRABLE as well. > > > > > No just throw the PC away and buy one that suits your printer. What a muppet!!!
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