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1323150	2013-01-16 21:12:00	Compaq Pressario SR5240. 64x2Dual core 4600+ 3 GB Ram Windows Vista. New problem. for some time now the computer has been regularly losing the network printer. I delete the current default one and reinstall it with the existing drivers(downloaded from the Brother website)and it will work for a few days (if lucky) then loose it again. Reinstall and all is fine until next time. Brother MFC 440CN Working wired through a Cisco Router/modem. Any suggestions greatly appreciated Colin	Colpol (444)
1323151	2013-01-16 21:22:00	Have a look at something please -- While its working, right click the printer, Printer Properties, Ports tab, select the printer, then configure port. Look at its IP address. Next time it drops it, reinstall it again as you have been, then look at the IP address again, is it the same or different from before. OR does it have brothers own port name ( instead of a IP address from the router) I have a Lexmark networked attached that does the same thing, for some odd reason it changes the IP address when it feels like it, sometimes a couple of times a day other time weeks, even though its assigned a certain one. Basically its an old printer - past its used date :D It was fine for around 4 years then started playing up. Tried all available upgrades :groan:	wainuitech (129)
1323152	2013-01-16 21:39:00	Have you ever updated the firmware on it?? Looks like its up to version L. See what version of the firmware is on it now 1. Press the "*" and "#" buttons simultaneously. 2. The firmware version is displayed on the first row. 3. The letter in the second position from the left represents the firmware version.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1323153	2013-01-16 21:43:00	Yep that is exactly what it does. Will try your suggestion. :-)	Colpol (444)
1323154	2013-01-16 22:53:00	I have found when setting up printers, copiers, etc on networks, is to have them on static ip addresses. It can save you from this sort of grief. :2cents:	Jeff (1070)
1323155	2013-01-16 23:12:00	As suggested, it's a good idea to give servers and printers static addresses, but not PC's / workstations. The confusing part is a DHCP server can be set up to assign static addresses, based on MAC addresses. In a home, it's typically the router / ADSL modem that runs DHCP and DNS servers. Often it's under a network tab. Setting up DHCP is a moderately advanced topic. Here's a little background www.teracomtraining.com	kingdragonfly (309)
1323156	2013-01-16 23:43:00	Thanks speedy The letter in the second position is an E Have you ever updated the firmware on it?? Looks like its up to version L. See what version of the firmware is on it now 1. Press the "*" and "#" buttons simultaneously. 2. The firmware version is displayed on the first row. 3. The letter in the second position from the left represents the firmware version.	Colpol (444)
1323157	2013-01-16 23:50:00	I would update it as the later versions fix a few things (welcome.solutions.brother.com). (welcome.solutions.brother.com)Inc network probs MFC-440CN: Latest firmware version: ver.L How to verify your firmware version: 1. Press the "*" and "#" buttons simultaneously. 2. The firmware version is displayed on the first row. 3. The letter in the second position from the left represents the firmware version. Firmware updated: 18/12/2008 The following improvements are included in this update: Changes the maximum value setting so that the ink absorber box can hold more waste Ink. Correction for the Fax forwarding problem. Correction for the LCD contrast setting. Firmware updated: 24/04/2008 The following improvements are included in this update: Correction of the issue that the "Search/ Speed Dial" key does not work when (Ink) "Near Empty" is displayed on the LCD. Firmware updated: 13/12/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of not displaying color correctly on the LCD. Corrects network issues that occur under certain conditions. Improves the print quality when printing on glossy paper. Firmware updated: 15/11/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of the machine resetting itselef when connecting a "Memory Stick Pro Duo" using the "Memory Stick" adaptor. Corrects a color fax transmission issue. Improves the control of the scanner motor. Firmware updated: 15/02/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of not scrolling the Caller ID List on the LCD display. Firmware updated: 01/02/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of not turning off the machine by pressing the on/off key.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
1323158	2013-01-17 00:13:00	Have downloaded that and will install it Thanks Speedy. I would update it as the later versions fix a few things (welcome.solutions.brother.com). (welcome.solutions.brother.com)Inc network probs MFC-440CN: Latest firmware version: ver.L How to verify your firmware version: 1. Press the "*" and "#" buttons simultaneously. 2. The firmware version is displayed on the first row. 3. The letter in the second position from the left represents the firmware version. Firmware updated: 18/12/2008 The following improvements are included in this update: Changes the maximum value setting so that the ink absorber box can hold more waste Ink. Correction for the Fax forwarding problem. Correction for the LCD contrast setting. Firmware updated: 24/04/2008 The following improvements are included in this update: Correction of the issue that the "Search/ Speed Dial" key does not work when (Ink) "Near Empty" is displayed on the LCD. Firmware updated: 13/12/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of not displaying color correctly on the LCD. Corrects network issues that occur under certain conditions. Improves the print quality when printing on glossy paper. Firmware updated: 15/11/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of the machine resetting itselef when connecting a "Memory Stick Pro Duo" using the "Memory Stick" adaptor. Corrects a color fax transmission issue. Improves the control of the scanner motor. Firmware updated: 15/02/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of not scrolling the Caller ID List on the LCD display. Firmware updated: 01/02/2007 The following improvements are included in this update: Corrects the issue of not turning off the machine by pressing the on/off key.	Colpol (444)
1323159	2013-01-17 18:49:00	Updated firmware successfully. Wainui. During the firmware update i had to switch from network to USB link as the update didn't work the first time. When I finished the update and switched back to Network I found it would not print so reinstalled the printer. The IP address was the same before and after the installation	Colpol (444)
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