Text 60353, 65 rader
Skriven 2010-03-23 15:02:14 av Charles Scaglione (1:123/789.0)
  Kommentar till text 60346 av Jean Parrot (1:123/789.0)
Ärende: Wormy cum printer.
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On 3/23/10 9:02 AM, Jean Parrot -> Charles Scaglione wrote:

Hi Jean:

 JP> Charles, good day to you, nice to see you back here.

I read the echo every day although it's difficult to spend any quality time
except on Monday and sometimes Tuesday. (today)  With Easter season coming on
fast we have to be prepared to do extra services.

 CS>> Lots of folks have trouble finding out how to access the extra options
 CS>> for their printer in OS X.
 CS>> If an option exists to print in BW, it'll show up there or under
 JP> printer
 CS>> utilities.

 JP> The printer that I was trying to install is an HP 5058, colour capable.
 JP> It will print even if there is no colour tank. The Epson that was there
 JP> is lacking some colour tanks out of 7 of them, yes, seven, and this is
 JP> why we were trying to go B&W only, it would not on the Wormy.

As I mentioned before, it's the printer driver support in OS X that is lacking
when compared to Windows.  HP and Canon are generally good about supporting
their hardware for the Mac but even at that, it's not always plug and play.

 JP> Well this is an HP and the Wormy saw it fine, my BiL, a true user, could
 JP> not set it up at all. It was seen and as we called for black on the
 JP> screen, it printed fine. The designers in the Wormy shop must take it
 JP> for granted that their intended users would not "experiment".

I'm not surprised that users get lost and have difficulty finding those hidden
options.  Getting used to doing things in Windows, even Windows 7 where it's
easier, really spoils a typical computer user.  Most things about the Mac are
very easy to learn and for the most part, it "just works".  But just like
transitioning from one airframe to another, there is a learning curve for new
Mac users.

 CS>> Sounds great. Keep encouraging Louis to learn and stay in touch with
 CS>> you. And age 78 is still young. We minister to a lady at one of the
 CS>> local nursing homes who is 97 and sharp as a razor blade. She's a
 CS>> retired school teacher and can still teach!

 JP> I do the best that I can, I have to respect his schedule. He is keen on
 JP> learning, that is for sure. He has not lost any mental capability.

Well, that's very important.  One thing we found out about the general run of
folks who are confined to a nursing home is those who have or develop dementia
are more likely to not survive for very long.

 CS>> Does it ever snow in Vancouver? I thought the climate there was fairly
 CS>> warm since it's close to the Pacific.

 JP> Ask Alan. I think that you got your time zones mixed up a little. Snow
 JP> is coming here today, nothing yet but a good blow.

No, I wasn't confused.  I knew Alan was on the "left" coast of Canada while you
were there in Montreal.  I was testing your weather awareness. :)

I may be silent for a week or so as we begin to gear up for Palm Sunday and
Easter week.  A blessed Easter season to you and your family!

Regards.

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