Newbe needs help

jmuelx · 02-01-05, 06:04 PM

Hi all. Just joined and forum looks great. Here's my question. I have an Axim 3i and am trying to search for printer drivers so that I can print from my Axim. In the office we have a Dell 1700 and a Dell Laser Printer W5300 that I would like to be able to use. Is this possible ?
Thks
Jim

Adrian Knack · 02-01-05, 06:19 PM

Hey Jim,

I think this will help you out. It is HPs mobile printing, but it works with most printers and it is free and regularly updates.

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport...riesId=242184&

Welcome to Axim site!!
Just for future reference try to use meaningful titles like "Need Printer Driver" because you will get more help faster and if anyone else does a seach for this question/solution they will find this thread and have thier question answered.

I hope you really enjoy your axim and we hear from you more on Axim site :)

Cheers
Adrian

jmuelx · 02-01-05, 10:55 PM

Adrian,
Thanks for the help and the link. I will check it out.
Jim

Adrian Knack · 02-01-05, 11:34 PM

I just hope it works for you :)

Cheers
Adrian

jmuelx · 02-02-05, 04:16 PM

Adrian,
I checked out the link and downloaded the software, but there were no Dell printers listed; just HP, Epson, and Canon. Right now no help. Any other ideas ?
Jim

Adrian Knack · 02-02-05, 06:26 PM

Not off the top of my head. Maybe call dell technical support...?

I'll have a quick look about for you and see if I can find anything.

Cheers
Adrian

CapFusion · 02-03-05, 04:29 PM

I do not think DELL make it own printer but OEM manufacture make for DELL.

Adrian Knack · 02-04-05, 06:46 AM

CapFusion -> yep you are correct but I don't know what drivers it will work for and I can't find anything to help our new freind juelx.

CapFusion · 02-04-05, 05:27 PM

What is the model of DELL Printer? I may try to find cross-reference to another printer that maybe made by one of those printer manufacturer.

jmuelx · 02-04-05, 05:48 PM

One is a Dell 1700 that is on the network and the other Dell Laser Printer W5300 that is also on the network.
Tks
Jim

jmuelx · 02-04-05, 05:53 PM

Adrian -> Here is a chuckle for you. I emailed Dell Tech Support just to see what sort of response I would receive regarding printer drivers to enable a DELL Axim 3i to print to a DELL printer. Below is part of the email response:
************************************************** **********************
We would be able to print from an Axim X3 to a printer directly, if and
only if there is a BlueTooth card installed in the handheld Axim device.
There is another work around. You would have to transfer the files to be
printed to the laptop, or any other available system, from where you
could Print the document further.

I apologize, but we would not be able to fulfill your request of
printing any document directly from an Axim to the printer due to
technology restrictions.
************************************************** *******************

Tks
Jim

Adrian Knack · 02-04-05, 06:51 PM

Nice to see that they know exactly what they are talking about

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Maybe ask the guys at HP if they can add that printer to thier printing program? Maybe don't tell them you are using a Dell PDA though :) They might tell you how to set it up with non-listed printers??? It would be interesting to know.

Cheers
Adrian

Oh and thanks for the morning does of humor :)

CapFusion · 02-04-05, 08:09 PM

While I was checking for Dell 1700 check this link [recall]-
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...ory/Technology
http://www.forbes.com/technology/fee...ahoo&referrer=

From what I can tell, it probably the following -
Lexmark E330
Lexmark E330N
Lexmark E330TN
IBM InfoPrint 1412
IBM InfoPrint 1412N

Most likely Lexmark E330 series.

jmuelx · 02-05-05, 12:24 AM

CapFusion -> Very Interesting. The Dell 1700N was ordered/purchased for the office about 2 weeks ago and so far is working very well.
Tks
Jim :)

jmuelx · 02-05-05, 11:16 AM

I checked out the Lexmark web site for printer drivers, but I did not see any printer drivers for mobile units(PPC or PDA). Am I missing something ?
I did see the Lexmark E330 series link for printer driver download, but that would be only for desktop pc's, not PPC's or PDA's, right ?