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Question

No Default printer selected - But it is

by Apr 18, 2014 1:49AM PDT

Hopefully another minor issue on my new HP Pavilion Slim line model 400-214 desktop computer with windows 8.1 installed and updated per control panel update area. All updates done.

Situation, went to manufacture web site to get the latest drivers, 64 bit, for my Epson Stylus NX305 model printer. FYI, I installed and uninstalled drivers twice trying to resolve issue. In "devices" area, Epson printer is set as "default". So, I can pint a web page. Good. I can print from Notepad. Good. I can print from Word Pad. Good. I can print a "word" processor page from my installed "Microsoft Works suite" word processor program. Good.

However, I "cannot" print a spreadsheet from the same installed "Microsoft Works suite". Message comes up that states: No Default printer selected.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions,

Eddie

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I didn't find Windows 8 listed as a supported OS for Works.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 18, 2014 1:56AM PDT

Don't panic, go get LibreOffice and copy/paste your spreadsheet to one in LibreOffice.

Also, I'm keeping my eye on Calligra. Do not download from other than the original sites for these as many sites will get you extra stuff you don't want.
Bob

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I was hoping to find a site - where is it?
by edwardnav Apr 18, 2014 6:03AM PDT

If I'm going to be on this computer I need to know what I can and cannot download and install.

I'll use anything that works, no pun intended.

Thanks for replying Bob

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Google worked fine
by itsdigger Apr 19, 2014 2:13AM PDT
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Thanks for this.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 19, 2014 3:47AM PDT

Calligra is at my top of "watch and try this" list.

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Forgot this one
by itsdigger Apr 19, 2014 2:30AM PDT
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Thanks - I found this eariler, But
by edwardnav Apr 19, 2014 5:09AM PDT

after I put in a few that I had, and that were working, this site them list them at all. But I added to my favorites any way.

Thanks for replying.

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