Problems with HP DeskJet Printer

[Big Sando]

I recently transferred my printer from my old puter to my new oc'd one. I downloaded the most recnt driver ans setup program from HP. After installing the software, a communication test is automatically performed between the puter and the printer. It says that everything is OKAY. However, when I try to print something, I get a communication error. I guess everything is not OKAY after all.

I know it is not the printer because I was using it up to the point when I transferred it.

I have uninstalled & re-installed the driver / software twice, and it did not make a difference - passed the comm. test and failed to print.

Any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[res0r9lm]

try unplugging and plugging back in

[Thermal]

I have an HP-Deskjet as well...

in system setup- set parallel port to ECP/EPP.
also-which OS are you using?

[Kingslayer]

Take you CPU down to it's normal speed and see if you get the communication error...

More than likely you FSB is high enough to tank out the LPT port.

[Yodums]

Hmm try KingSlayer's method since FunnyPerson as well when setting his FSB too high took out his printer port.

Recheck the link between the printer to the CPU.

Yodums
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[Big Sando]

First, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions.

Okay...I figured it out. Due to the location of the printer, I had connected an older 25 pin parallel cable with a male / male adapter to the cable that came with the printer. Apparently, the older cable did not comply with the IEEE-1284 standard. I disconnected the two cables and connected the printer cable directly to the LPT port and everything is okay - even at 148 FSB.

Now, I just have to purchase a 12' IEEE-1284 cable and put everything where it belongs.



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