USB PORTS

[robertmillar]

I'm having a problem with a few pieces of hardware connected to my USB ports:

Lexmark x85 printer,scanner, phtocopier
Labtec Webcam.

Every time I reboot my VA!0, I have to reinstall the lexmark software and disconnect and reconnect the USB cables. With the Webcam I just have to reconnect the USB cable.

Atfirst I thought it was my printer at fault but I have proved it onanother computer without any problems.

I'm running XP Professional

[kee-lo_]

Try getting the latest drivers from Lexmark and the other company. It could help, otherwise use some kind of hub.

[robertmillar]

Thanks for your help. The problem isn't with lexmark it is either with the Sony hardware, Sony software or my OS. I was wondering if there were any known issues with the Sony WA!0 and USB peripherals

[kee-lo_]

Not usually, Sony USB ports usually work well. What CPU does it use. Maybe you need to get a USB filter driver.

[robertmillar]

Intel Pentium 4 2.4Ghz

[kee-lo_]

I'm not sure if intell have a USB filter, check out vaio-link and Intel's site.