how do you add a usb printer to a windows ce pro 5.0 thin client?
I'm trying to add a Brother HL-2040 printer to a thin client running windows CE Pro 5.0.
The manufacturer is Computer Labs international Model MT1200C25K
When I connect the printer via USB, then go into Setup Environment/Devices/Printe
The manufacturer is Computer Labs international Model MT1200C25K
When I connect the printer via USB, then go into Setup Environment/Devices/Printe
Did you install the printer driver?
CE is quite old and not stable.
Plus you need driver for alot of application
try XP
if you are using pentiumIII above
Plus you need driver for alot of application
try XP
if you are using pentiumIII above
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That's the problem. I can't install the printer driver.
I have the driver stored on a USB thumb drive and nothing happens when I install the thumb drive into the thin client.
However, when I insert the USB cable from the printer to the thin client, a message saying "Unidentified USB device attached. Please specify driver: And then there is a blank where you can type something in".
I enter in Brother HL-2040 and it tells me "Unknown driver"
I have the driver stored on a USB thumb drive and nothing happens when I install the thumb drive into the thin client.
However, when I insert the USB cable from the printer to the thin client, a message saying "Unidentified USB device attached. Please specify driver: And then there is a blank where you can type something in".
I enter in Brother HL-2040 and it tells me "Unknown driver"
Did they provide you any USB driver when you bought your pocketPC?
if not try below links
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/wce/support/usbce.mspx?mfr=true
http://windows-ce-usb-driver-for-viper-ce-termi.software.informer.com/
if not try below links
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/wce/support/usbce.mspx?mfr=true
http://windows-ce-usb-driver-for-viper-ce-termi.software.informer.com/
you are using laptop or pocket pc or other devices?
ASKER
Nope. Just the thin client and printer.
I was discussing this with someone else, and he thinks its a compatibility issue with Windows CE.
I understand that Windows XPe has many more built in drivers and its easier to install new drivers.
I was discussing this with someone else, and he thinks its a compatibility issue with Windows CE.
I understand that Windows XPe has many more built in drivers and its easier to install new drivers.
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Discovered the problem:
The Windows CE thin client did not have the appropriate USB drivers installed to recognize the device.
i think tankergoblin was trying to advise me to install the driver from a link that was provided, but it wouldn't work for some reason.
Anyway, I explained the situation to my boss and he ordered a thin client that has Windows XPe installed on it. Downloading and installing the new driver was a breeze.
Thank you for your help everyone!
The Windows CE thin client did not have the appropriate USB drivers installed to recognize the device.
i think tankergoblin was trying to advise me to install the driver from a link that was provided, but it wouldn't work for some reason.
Anyway, I explained the situation to my boss and he ordered a thin client that has Windows XPe installed on it. Downloading and installing the new driver was a breeze.
Thank you for your help everyone!