new iMac - printing times out and pauses

[gary dorn]

Howdy
we have a Laser printer connected via USB to an Airport extreme down 
in the lower ground floor.


a power mac G4  (10.4.8) and Macbook (10.6.2) on the Upper floor , 
both with airport, print AOK


right next to these two  is my wifes  new iMac (10.6.3),
internet and email all work fine.
file sharing is turned on
screen sharing is turned on and works fine.
we have setup the laser printer, however...

.when we go to print from the iMac, it all goes through the 
dialogue boxes fine, but nothing happens at the printer. eventually 
after say 3 minutes the laser printer status changes to Pause, and it 
doesn't print anything.

We have tried 2 of the accounts on this iMac and get the same thing

the macbook ( positioned right next to it) prints the same document 
in 15 seconds.


Because internet seem to work okay, I am suspecting that the system 
has some other setting or preference that needs adjusting,


Any thoughts on where to start is appreciated.

thanks in advance
--
gary dorn
north perth


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Re: iMac shut down problem

[Pedro]

Hi Ronni

Thanks for that. There is a old hard drive attached that she was transferring 
some files from. 
I will try all that when I get home

Cheers

Pedro

Another iPhone production

On 22/07/2010, at 9:01, Ronda Brown  wrote:

> 
> 
> On 20/07/2010, at 11:09 PM, Pedro wrote:
> 
>> On 20/07/2010, at 10:44 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
>> 
>>> On 20/7/10 10:27 PM, "Pedro"  wrote:
>>> 
 
 Evening all
 
 Am having some shut down problems with my other half's 27" iMac.
 
 3.06 GHz intel core duo
 4GB  1067  MHz
 OS X  10.6.4
 
 Every time we shut it down (from the apple menu) the following happens, the
 screen darkens like a curtain coming down and the following warning comes 
 up.
 
 'You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button until it 
 turns
 off,
 then press the power button again'
 This is repeated in several languages.
 
 The restart goes as normal and with no problems except for the following
 warning 
 
 ' You shut down the computer because of a problem' with an option to 
 report or
 ignore   
 
 Any help gratefully received
 
 regards
 
 Pedro
 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi Pedro
>>> 
>>> What you've mentioned is called a Kernel Panic.
>>> It can happen for a variety of reasons, both software based and hardware
>>> based.
>>> 
>>> First thing I would try is to repair Permissions from Disk Utility.
>>> After that if still problems, reinstall the 10.6.4 Combo update from the
>>> Apple download.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If you're fairly game, you can also work through Console (Applicataions -
>>> Utility Folder - Console). That can sometimes list what is causing the
>>> Kernel Panic and point to the problem.
>>> 
>>> These three links may also help to trace the problem,...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kind regards
>>> Daniel
>>> 
>>> ---
>>> Daniel Kerr
>>> MacWizardry
>>> 
>>> Phone: 0414 795 960
>>> Email: 
>>> Web:   
>>> 
>>> 
>>> **For everything Macintosh**
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> Hi Daniel
>> 
>> Thanks for the prompt reply, I have tried the repair permissions to no 
>> avail, I will try the combo upgrade next.
>> 
>> The only  software change I am aware of is Dropbox which apparently installs 
>> Growl without any knowledge.
>> 
>> cheers
>> 
>> Pedro 
> 
> Hi Pedro,
> 
> If running the Combo OS X 10.6.4 doesn't solve the Kernel Panic on the iMac.
> Do you have any external devices attached to the iMac?
> If so, disconnect all external devise except keyboard and mouse.
> See if you experience any Kernel Panic then.
> 
> Kernel panics are usually caused by a hardware problem or software as Daniel 
> has mentioned.
> Frequently RAM, a USB device or a Firewire device can cause Kernel Panic.
> 
> Do you have an Apple Hardware Test disc? Running the Apple Hardware Test in 
> Loop Mode is an excellent troubleshooting step for finding intermittent 
> hardware problems. It is especially useful when troubleshooting intermittent 
> kernel panics. 
> If Loop Mode is supported by the version of the Apple Hardware Test you are 
> using, you run the Extended Test in Loop Mode by pressing Control-L before 
> starting the test. 
> 'Looping On' should appear in the right window. Then click the Extended Test 
> button.The test will run continuously until a problem is found. 
> If a problem is found, the test will cease to loop, indicating the problem it 
> found. 
> If the test fails, be sure to write down the exact message associated with 
> the failure.
> In some cases, RAM problems did not show up until nearly 40 loops, so give it 
> a good run, perhaps overnight.
> 
> In case no problem is found after running the test overnight, you can exit 
> the loop and stop the test by clicking on the Stop Test or Cancel buttons.
> 
> 
> Cheers,
> Ronni
> 
> 17" MacBook Pro  Intel Core i7
> 2.66GHz / 4GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm
> 
> OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard
> Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)
> 
> 
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Re: Skype & Bluetooth

[Daniel Kerr]

Haven't tried, but is possible...



Kind Regards
Daniel

Sent from my iPhone

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On 22/7/10 10:15 AM, "Ken Jackson"  wrote:

> 
> 
> Hi folks,
> has anybody ever used a Bluetooth earpiece with Skype?
> Can it be done?
> If so... how?
> 
> Thanks all
> 
> 
> 
> Ken Jackson
> 
> 
> 
> 
> +61  08 9376 1680
> 
>0409 770 747
> 
> Skype kennyj1098
> 
>   kenjackson7...@gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Skype & Bluetooth

[Ken Jackson]

Hi folks,
has anybody ever used a Bluetooth earpiece with Skype?
Can it be done?
If so... how?

Thanks all



Ken Jackson




   +61  08 9376 1680

  0409 770 747

Skype kennyj1098

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Re: iMac shut down problem

[Ronda Brown]

On 20/07/2010, at 11:09 PM, Pedro wrote:

> On 20/07/2010, at 10:44 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
> 
>> On 20/7/10 10:27 PM, "Pedro"  wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Evening all
>>> 
>>> Am having some shut down problems with my other half's 27" iMac.
>>> 
>>> 3.06 GHz intel core duo
>>> 4GB  1067  MHz
>>> OS X  10.6.4
>>> 
>>> Every time we shut it down (from the apple menu) the following happens, the
>>> screen darkens like a curtain coming down and the following warning comes 
>>> up.
>>> 
>>> 'You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button until it 
>>> turns
>>> off,
>>> then press the power button again'
>>> This is repeated in several languages.
>>> 
>>> The restart goes as normal and with no problems except for the following
>>> warning 
>>> 
>>> ' You shut down the computer because of a problem' with an option to report 
>>> or
>>> ignore   
>>> 
>>> Any help gratefully received
>>> 
>>> regards
>>> 
>>> Pedro
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Pedro
>> 
>> What you've mentioned is called a Kernel Panic.
>> It can happen for a variety of reasons, both software based and hardware
>> based.
>> 
>> First thing I would try is to repair Permissions from Disk Utility.
>> After that if still problems, reinstall the 10.6.4 Combo update from the
>> Apple download.
>> 
>> 
>> If you're fairly game, you can also work through Console (Applicataions -
>> Utility Folder - Console). That can sometimes list what is causing the
>> Kernel Panic and point to the problem.
>> 
>> These three links may also help to trace the problem,...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Kind regards
>> Daniel
>> 
>> ---
>> Daniel Kerr
>> MacWizardry
>> 
>> Phone: 0414 795 960
>> Email: 
>> Web:   
>> 
>> 
>> **For everything Macintosh**
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> Hi Daniel
> 
> Thanks for the prompt reply, I have tried the repair permissions to no avail, 
> I will try the combo upgrade next.
> 
> The only  software change I am aware of is Dropbox which apparently installs 
> Growl without any knowledge.
> 
> cheers
> 
> Pedro 

Hi Pedro,

If running the Combo OS X 10.6.4 doesn't solve the Kernel Panic on the iMac.
Do you have any external devices attached to the iMac?
If so, disconnect all external devise except keyboard and mouse.
See if you experience any Kernel Panic then.

Kernel panics are usually caused by a hardware problem or software as Daniel 
has mentioned.
Frequently RAM, a USB device or a Firewire device can cause Kernel Panic.

Do you have an Apple Hardware Test disc? Running the Apple Hardware Test in 
Loop Mode is an excellent troubleshooting step for finding intermittent 
hardware problems. It is especially useful when troubleshooting intermittent 
kernel panics. 
If Loop Mode is supported by the version of the Apple Hardware Test you are 
using, you run the Extended Test in Loop Mode by pressing Control-L before 
starting the test. 
'Looping On' should appear in the right window. Then click the Extended Test 
button.The test will run continuously until a problem is found. 
If a problem is found, the test will cease to loop, indicating the problem it 
found. 
If the test fails, be sure to write down the exact message associated with the 
failure.
In some cases, RAM problems did not show up until nearly 40 loops, so give it a 
good run, perhaps overnight.

In case no problem is found after running the test overnight, you can exit the 
loop and stop the test by clicking on the Stop Test or Cancel buttons.


Cheers,
Ronni

17" MacBook Pro  Intel Core i7
2.66GHz / 4GB / 1067 MHz DDR3 / 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200rpm

OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard
Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance)



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Re: wireless-router

[Merv Bond]

Thanks to all those who provided ideas about a router. The scene 
certainly has changed with gs and bs and some routers not being ADSL 
compatible.  Ended up choosing a Billion 7404VGPX ADSL2+/3G Modem with 
VoIP. Hope it does all the dances that are promised.

Merv

On 21/07/10 11:50 AM, Paul Weaver wrote:


I'm running a Belkin N1 'Vision' modem router at home. It can handle several 
wireless and cable connections simultaneously with ease, and no discernible 
loss of speed.  It has a small screen so I can see who is connected and whether 
they are cable or wireless, what sort of speed they are downloading data and 
how much each individual has downloaded in the previous 24 hours.  I never have 
dropouts with it, whereas they were a daily happening with the previous NetComm 
E7F automodem.

Cheers, Paul.

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G4 Mini tower bits please

[Peter McCallum]

Hi I am looking for a replacement hard drive for a g4 500mhz (2000  
model) minitower and also a suitable video card. Hard drive needs to  
be internal and at least 200 gigs.
Video card can be anything that will suit. An upgrade from the ATI  
rage pro that would suit would be welcome

Cheers Pete McCallum 0409176611


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Re: iMac shut down problem

[Roger Kortas]

Hi Peter

I don't think its really worth doing anything with it, unless you can get 
donations :)

You might be better off looking for a second hand G5 or buying a MacMini


Best regards

Roger

On 21/07/2010, at 5:40 PM, Peter McCallum wrote:

> 
> Hi I am looking for a replacement hard drive for a g4 500mhz (2000 model) 
> minitower and also a suitable video card. Hard drive needs to be internal and 
> at least 200 gigs. 
> Video card can be anything that will suit. An upgrade from the ATI rage pro 
> that would suit would be welcome 
> Cheers pete McCallum 0409176611
> 
> Sent from my iPhone 
> 
> On 20/07/2010, at 23:09, Pedro  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> On 20/07/2010, at 10:44 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> On 20/7/10 10:27 PM, "Pedro"  wrote:
>>> 
 
 Evening all
 
 Am having some shut down problems with my other half's 27" iMac.
 
 3.06 GHz intel core duo
 4GB  1067  MHz
 OS X  10.6.4
 
 Every time we shut it down (from the apple menu) the following happens, the
 screen darkens like a curtain coming down and the following warning comes 
 up.
 
 'You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button until it 
 turns
 off,
 then press the power button again'
 This is repeated in several languages.
 
 The restart goes as normal and with no problems except for the following
 warning 
 
 ' You shut down the computer because of a problem' with an option to 
 report or
 ignore   
 
 Any help gratefully received
 
 regards
 
 Pedro
 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hi Pedro
>>> 
>>> What you've mentioned is called a Kernel Panic.
>>> It can happen for a variety of reasons, both software based and hardware
>>> based.
>>> 
>>> First thing I would try is to repair Permissions from Disk Utility.
>>> After that if still problems, reinstall the 10.6.4 Combo update from the
>>> Apple download.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If you're fairly game, you can also work through Console (Applicataions -
>>> Utility Folder - Console). That can sometimes list what is causing the
>>> Kernel Panic and point to the problem.
>>> 
>>> These three links may also help to trace the problem,...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Kind regards
>>> Daniel
>>> 
>>> ---
>>> Daniel Kerr
>>> MacWizardry
>>> 
>>> Phone: 0414 795 960
>>> Email: 
>>> Web:   
>>> 
>>> 
>>> **For everything Macintosh**
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>> Hi Daniel
>> 
>> Thanks for the prompt reply, I have tried the repair permissions to no 
>> avail, I will try the combo upgrade next.
>> 
>> The only  software change I am aware of is Dropbox which apparently installs 
>> Growl without any knowledge.
>> 
>> cheers
>> 
>> Pedro 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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[Peter McCallum]

Hi I am looking for a replacement hard drive for a g4 500mhz (2000 model) 
minitower and also a suitable video card. Hard drive needs to be internal and 
at least 200 gigs. 
Video card can be anything that will suit. An upgrade from the ATI rage pro 
that would suit would be welcome 
Cheers pete McCallum 0409176611

Sent from my iPhone 

On 20/07/2010, at 23:09, Pedro  wrote:

> 
> 
> On 20/07/2010, at 10:44 PM, Daniel Kerr wrote:
> 
>> 
>> On 20/7/10 10:27 PM, "Pedro"  wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Evening all
>>> 
>>> Am having some shut down problems with my other half's 27" iMac.
>>> 
>>> 3.06 GHz intel core duo
>>> 4GB  1067  MHz
>>> OS X  10.6.4
>>> 
>>> Every time we shut it down (from the apple menu) the following happens, the
>>> screen darkens like a curtain coming down and the following warning comes 
>>> up.
>>> 
>>> 'You need to restart your computer. Hold down the power button until it 
>>> turns
>>> off,
>>> then press the power button again'
>>> This is repeated in several languages.
>>> 
>>> The restart goes as normal and with no problems except for the following
>>> warning 
>>> 
>>> ' You shut down the computer because of a problem' with an option to report 
>>> or
>>> ignore   
>>> 
>>> Any help gratefully received
>>> 
>>> regards
>>> 
>>> Pedro
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hi Pedro
>> 
>> What you've mentioned is called a Kernel Panic.
>> It can happen for a variety of reasons, both software based and hardware
>> based.
>> 
>> First thing I would try is to repair Permissions from Disk Utility.
>> After that if still problems, reinstall the 10.6.4 Combo update from the
>> Apple download.
>> 
>> 
>> If you're fairly game, you can also work through Console (Applicataions -
>> Utility Folder - Console). That can sometimes list what is causing the
>> Kernel Panic and point to the problem.
>> 
>> These three links may also help to trace the problem,...
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Kind regards
>> Daniel
>> 
>> ---
>> Daniel Kerr
>> MacWizardry
>> 
>> Phone: 0414 795 960
>> Email: 
>> Web:   
>> 
>> 
>> **For everything Macintosh**
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> Hi Daniel
> 
> Thanks for the prompt reply, I have tried the repair permissions to no avail, 
> I will try the combo upgrade next.
> 
> The only  software change I am aware of is Dropbox which apparently installs 
> Growl without any knowledge.
> 
> cheers
> 
> Pedro 
> 
> 
> 
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