Printer Ports Unseen

[MacG4/OS9.2.2/Epson Color Stylus 740] Printer port option [right side of
Chooser window] does not display when printer selects in left side.
Selection unselects when chooser closes ands reopens. Also cannot activate
background printing. This happened when some printer lights improperly
displayed: power light flashes (allegedly signaling print job), paper
light flashes but paper OK, both cartridge lights on but ink OK and
recently printed OK. Installed new printer driver. Uninstalled and
reinstalled new printer files. Disconnected printer from computer but
printer still displays false lighting. Disconnected printer from power.
Disconnected USB extension cable. Jiggled black ink cartrdge. Disconnected
scanner. Keyboard, which uses other USB port, also works in port normally
used by printer. Printer fails in both USB ports. Does this mean that
chooser failure is caused by printer? Would a another printer work? I hope
that I don't have to reinstall OS. Very difficult to know if cause is
computer or printer. Murphy's miserable Law at exact moment when I needed
printing for TV show. Before I use emergency tool, ie, sledge hammer (a
small one for close in and personal), can anyone help? Will drink a beer
in your name.


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