Crosshair

[vegyjones]

I recently installed a printer.

Now, every time I try to select a section of text, the crosshair appears and then asks me if I want to print the selected area, it doesn't allow me to cut and paste the selected area.

How do I get rid of the corsshairs, as it often doesn't let me clik on an area to start typing now. I have to left click, click on properties, and the close that box to start typing.

If anyone knows how I can stop the crosshair appearing without removing my printer, I would be eternally greatful!

[MattR]

Vegy, have you tried printing something from notepad to see if that works? Just wondering if it's the printer or the software you're using that may be the problem. If you have the same problem in notepad it might be worth reinstalling the printer drivers. Failing that just accept that the printer doesn't work with a Spectrum :D

[vegyjones]

just accept that the printer doesn't work with a Spectrum :D

That's duelling talk where I come from partner!! :Blacklistnonono:

[Win2Win]

Did you install the driver from the disk or the manufacturer's website? Should be the latter.

[vegyjones]

From thwe disk that came with it... is that the problem then, the driver.

I just thought it may be a setting hidden somewhere that I hadn't located?

[Win2Win]

How old is the printer? The driver supplied is probably well out of date, download the latest from the maker in the SUPPORT section.

[vegyjones]

I bought the printer last week.

[laffo16]

what editor program are you using and have you tried a different editor

[Win2Win]

Are you using Windows 3.1 or 98? :D