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Is my printer error related to a driver from the Lexmark website?

Driver compatibility can be an issue if you use an old printer with a new PC

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How do I print playlists from Windows Media Player?

Download free software to help you print playlists for CD inlays

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Can I make clean printouts of emails in my Gmail account?

Use Gmail's own print button to make sure the whole email is included – without unwanted elements in the frame

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My printer won’t work with the 64-bit edition of Windows 7

Theo Ward's printer worked on the 32-bit edition of Windows 7 but not the 64-bit release. We explain how to update the driver

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8 great tips for Windows 8

Windows 8 has some great new tricks and improves many existing Windows 7 features - here are eight tips for tools that are new in Windows 8

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Can I trust cheap printer ink cartridge replacements?

A set of ink cartridges can cost almost as much a printer. We investigate the world of remanufactured and refilled supplies

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How do I customise my printer's paper size settings?

We explain how to adjust an HP Laserjet CP1525n printer to accept different-sized paper

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How can I create and print my own booklets using Open Office?

Impress your friends and colleagues by producing professional-looking booklets by using the brochure option when printing in Open Office

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Can two PCs use one printer?

Instead of physically moving a USB cable between computers, a network USB hub or a USB switch enables you to print easily from multiple PCs

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Can I get a message on my screen when my pages start printing?

Save time spent waiting by the printer by configuring Windows to send you an alert when your documents are printing

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Are there any printers that are compatible with parallel ports?

How to print from an Acorn Archimedes computer that has a parallel port

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How do I make my printer compatible with Windows 7?

If your printer is incompatible with Windows 7, here's a useful workaround

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How to choose the best type of printer for your needs

With so much choice, finding the perfect printer isn’t easy, so here are some tips

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