1. Printers are usually among the easiest peripheral devices to install and use but if you're experiencing printing problems with IE, be sure that you have obtained the latest IE SP1:

a. "Troubleshooting General Printing Problems (Q314085)."

b. "Windows XP Printing How-to Articles," in addition to listing in #4 below.

2. When you receive "an error has occurred in the script on this page," when printing from the Web, turn off Enable third-party browser extensions (requires restart) (Tools, Internet Explorer, Advanced tab, Settings and clear the check box). Please note that clearing this box subsequently circumvents the use of IE add-ons such as the Yahoo and/or Google Toolbar.

3. System Information collects system information such as devices installed or device drivers loaded and it provides a menu for displaying the associated system topics. Use it to diagnose computer issues. For example, if you are having display issues, you can use it to determine what display adapter is installed on your computer and to view the status of its drivers, [Q308549].

4. Supplemental reading:

a. "Save Target As and Print Target Commands Are Unavailable (Q176316)" when Content Advisor is enabled.

b. "Web Page or E-mail Message Does Not Print or Preview Correctly in Internet Explorer (Q271583)."

c. "Certain Programs Do Not Work Correctly If You Log On Through a Limited User Account (Q307091)."

d. "HOW TO: Connect to a Printer by Using a Web Browser in Windows XP (Q307847)."

e. "Resources for Troubleshooting Printing Problems in Windows XP (Q30802Cool", and its related links.

f. "Windows XP Application Compatibility Update (December 17, 2001) (Q313484)."

g. "Troubleshooting General Printing Problems in Windows XP (Q314085)."

h. "The Spooler Service Cannot Delete the Temporary File If You Log On to the Computer as a User (Q314784)."

i. "Browse List Issues on Servers and Clients Include Error Messages About Event ID 8032 and Inability to Browse (Q314872)."

j. "Operation Could Not Be Completed" Error Message When You Use the Add Printer Wizard (Q314876)."

k. "You Cannot Print Documents After Upgrade to Windows XP (Q315325)."

l. "Specifying the Number of Copies in a Printer Template Does Not Work (Q32770Cool."

m. "Blank page prints when you use "Print Target" (Q817454)."

P.S.: Please remember to include what these devices are by name, model, and manufacturer if you think you need troubleshooting tips for a given peripheral.