1) Yeah, makes sense

2) Erm, I can't? Even tho I have installed it three times on here already, plus the countless other printers and network printers I have installed for various people that all work?

In response to the quip about jacking in M$ and going with Linux or other Unix based OS - mainly cos as far as programme availability and cross-compatibility use, Windows IS the easier option. Doesn't make it any less shite tho does it? It's very nature is a self-diminishing OS. I would love to work solely with Mac's and thier native OS X, but unlike how it is in the UK, Mac usage isn't as widespread over here. Oh and could I do it? Already have. Linux (Ubuntu and Kubuntu) running on two different machines (my mates lappy that I had for a while, and my HTPC was running Kubuntu for a while) and and worked with countless Macs) Whats your point?

In response to it being the wrong drivers, considering the drivers came from HP, and are the latest build, I fail to see how they are wrong? So unless you know of better ones, I wouldn't go bandying about and informaing people they are using incorrect drivers when you actually DON'T know what drivers they are using Which leads me back to the Mac thing - funny that Mac OS's never seem to have wrong drivers is it? In fact I can't actually think of a time I have installed something on a <ac and it has asked for a driver... But with that in mind, still, it surely that can't mean it is a Windows fault can it?

As for Adrian being "my mate" - never met the guy in my life. But I also don't have a bad word to say about him either. He's a fellow PF user, seems sound, and I have no problem getting on with him (or countless other users on here) Had Adrian had a "word" with me in this case I'd have simply apologised and said no probs, won't do it again.

In response to Adrian - to be fair pal, I actually wasn't asking for advice as such, just venting frustration It was either that or launch the printer out the window.