Re: [Thinkpad] Epson 5400CX INSISTS on being default printer

> Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Epson 5400CX INSISTS on being default printer
>
> The utility software may well have a command planted in the registry, doing
> just that. A registry monitor would let you know what changes are made by
> the printer utilities' installation, and let you find the trigger for the
> behavior.
>
> One workaround might be to use the hardware driver by itself, and not
> install the add-on utility.

I had problems with my Canon Multipass 3000.
It wouldn't work without the Canon "desktop print manager" and I was
reluctant to give up the RAM for a bunch of features I didn't need
(especially since the Solid State 560x is short on RAM and "disk" space).
I also wanted to use it with a Mac Powerbook through an ethernet print
server.
I found the answer courtesy of a Linux group, it turns out that there is
a key sequence that puts the printer into "DOS Print" mode where it
thinks it's a Canon BJC4200 (which I have simple drivers for).
When I need any of the advanced features (twice a year) I can switch out
of DOS Print mode and load the desktop print manager.

Perhaps some Linux geek might have the answer for your printer.

-- 
Andrew in Ann Arbor
technology is the answer, what was the question?
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