printing problems [Archive]

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

April 12th 05, 02:39 AM

This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your BIOS?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" > wrote in message
...
>I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
>Although
> graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs diagnostic
> software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> Windows
> Test Page.
>
> Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> reinstall"
> where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
>
> Does anyone have any real answers?
>
> "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>
>> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then I've
>> seen
>> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the same
>> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions found
>> at
>> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only assume
>> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
>>
>> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel and
>> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
>> (printer
>> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print just
>> fine
>> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
>> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows supplied
>> driver.
>>
>> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic in
>> the
>> header area of normal.dot.)
>>
>> So Windows bug or not?
>>
>> Vince McGowan
>>
>>
>>
>> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Uninstall and reinstall...
>> >
>> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
>> > --
>> > Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > Printing & Imaging
>> >
>> > "LISA" > wrote in message
>> > ...
>> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
>> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
>> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>

Bill

April 12th 05, 03:28 AM

1) These are USB printers not parallel.
2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the same
problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints from
the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your BIOS?
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
> "Bill" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> >Although
> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs diagnostic
> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > Windows
> > Test Page.
> >
> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > reinstall"
> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> >
> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> >
> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> >
> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then I've
> >> seen
> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the same
> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions found
> >> at
> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only assume
> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> >>
> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel and
> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> >> (printer
> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print just
> >> fine
> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows supplied
> >> driver.
> >>
> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic in
> >> the
> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> >>
> >> So Windows bug or not?
> >>
> >> Vince McGowan
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> >> >
> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> >> > --
> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >> >
> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> >> > ...
> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
>
>

Jeff

April 12th 05, 05:58 AM

I am seeing the same identical problem -- just prints blank pages from any
application, including the windows test page. But it will print the test and
diagnostic pages from the HP Toolbox. Printer is an HP PSC2110, the computer
is an eMachine T6212 -- brand new -- with WinXP Home SP2. The printer worked
with no problem in my old machine which was also WinXP Home SP2. The problem
occurs with both the original printer drivers, and the latest updated
drivers. My next step is to uninstall the print driver, and then reinstall
after a clean boot -- including disabling Antivirus. Not hopeful that this
will work, but it is worth a try. If anyone has better ideas, I, too, would
appreciate some help.

"Bill" wrote:

> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the same
> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints from
> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
> > This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your BIOS?
> > --
> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > Printing & Imaging
> >
> > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >
> > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> > >Although
> > > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs diagnostic
> > > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > > Windows
> > > Test Page.
> > >
> > > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > > reinstall"
> > > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any real answers?
> > >
> > > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> > >
> > >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then I've
> > >> seen
> > >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the same
> > >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions found
> > >> at
> > >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only assume
> > >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> > >>
> > >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel and
> > >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> > >> (printer
> > >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print just
> > >> fine
> > >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> > >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows supplied
> > >> driver.
> > >>
> > >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic in
> > >> the
> > >> header area of normal.dot.)
> > >>
> > >> So Windows bug or not?
> > >>
> > >> Vince McGowan
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > >> ...
> > >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> > >> >
> > >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> > >> > --
> > >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >> > Printing & Imaging
> > >> >
> > >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> > >> > ...
> > >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> > >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> > >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

April 12th 05, 06:49 AM

About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether they
get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver is
'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually
cures the problem.

Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
occur.

I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an LPT
printer with no problem.

Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
installed.

Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
more helpful.

Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in the
Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And which
versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" > wrote in message
...
> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> same
> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> from
> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
>> BIOS?
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Printing & Imaging
>>
>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>>
>> "Bill" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
>> >Although
>> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs diagnostic
>> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
>> > Windows
>> > Test Page.
>> >
>> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
>> > reinstall"
>> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
>> >
>> > Does anyone have any real answers?
>> >
>> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
>> >> I've
>> >> seen
>> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
>> >> same
>> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
>> >> found
>> >> at
>> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
>> >> assume
>> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
>> >>
>> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
>> >> and
>> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
>> >> (printer
>> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
>> >> just
>> >> fine
>> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
>> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows supplied
>> >> driver.
>> >>
>> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
>> >> in
>> >> the
>> >> header area of normal.dot.)
>> >>
>> >> So Windows bug or not?
>> >>
>> >> Vince McGowan
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
>> >> >
>> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
>> >> > --
>> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
>> >> > Printing & Imaging
>> >> >
>> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
>> >> > ...
>> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
>> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
>> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

Bill

April 12th 05, 02:09 PM

It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print drivers
under SP2.
Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet 5550, last
updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1

When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that comes
with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C driver
does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.

All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the event logs.
From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a blank page.
Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.

Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is being
generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am going to
try the parallel port tonight.

I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has happened
to many people across all different brands, obviously something changed on
the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty working.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether they
> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver is
> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually
> cures the problem.
>
> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> occur.
>
> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an LPT
> printer with no problem.
>
> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> installed.
>
> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> more helpful.
>
> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in the
> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And which
> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
> "Bill" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> > same
> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> > from
> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> >> BIOS?
> >> --
> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> Printing & Imaging
> >>
> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >>
> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> >> >Although
> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs diagnostic
> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> >> > Windows
> >> > Test Page.
> >> >
> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> >> > reinstall"
> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> >> >
> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> >> >
> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> >> >> I've
> >> >> seen
> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
> >> >> same
> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> >> >> found
> >> >> at
> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> >> >> assume
> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> >> >>
> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
> >> >> and
> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> >> >> (printer
> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> >> >> just
> >> >> fine
> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows supplied
> >> >> driver.
> >> >>
> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
> >> >> in
> >> >> the
> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> >> >>
> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
> >> >>
> >> >> Vince McGowan
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> >> >> >
> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> >> >> > ...
> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
>
>

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

April 12th 05, 07:35 PM

Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if hub,
powered or unpowered)?

Let us know if it changes on LPT.
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" > wrote in message
...
> It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
> drivers
> under SP2.
> Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet 5550,
> last
> updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
>
> When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that comes
> with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
> driver
> does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
>
> All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the event
> logs.
> From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a blank
> page.
> Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
>
> Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is being
> generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am going
> to
> try the parallel port tonight.
>
> I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
> happened
> to many people across all different brands, obviously something changed on
> the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty working.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
>> they
>> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver
>> is
>> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
>> usually
>> cures the problem.
>>
>> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
>> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
>> occur.
>>
>> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
>> LPT
>> printer with no problem.
>>
>> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
>> installed.
>>
>> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
>> us
>> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
>> more helpful.
>>
>> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
>> the
>> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
>> which
>> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
>> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Printing & Imaging
>>
>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>>
>> "Bill" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
>> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
>> > same
>> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
>> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
>> > from
>> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows
>> > test
>> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
>> >
>> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> >
>> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
>> >> BIOS?
>> >> --
>> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> >> Printing & Imaging
>> >>
>> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>> >>
>> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
>> >> ...
>> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
>> >> >Although
>> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
>> >> > diagnostic
>> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
>> >> > Windows
>> >> > Test Page.
>> >> >
>> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
>> >> > reinstall"
>> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
>> >> >
>> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
>> >> >
>> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
>> >> >> I've
>> >> >> seen
>> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> same
>> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
>> >> >> found
>> >> >> at
>> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
>> >> >> assume
>> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
>> >> >> parallel
>> >> >> and
>> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
>> >> >> (printer
>> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
>> >> >> just
>> >> >> fine
>> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
>> >> >> special
>> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
>> >> >> supplied
>> >> >> driver.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
>> >> >> graphic
>> >> >> in
>> >> >> the
>> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
>> >> >>
>> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Vince McGowan
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
>> >> >> ...
>> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
>> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
>> >> >> > ...
>> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
>> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
>> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
>

Jeff

April 12th 05, 10:40 PM

Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see my
previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0, on
the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.

Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my previous
post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have to
wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally effective
driver.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
> devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if hub,
> powered or unpowered)?
>
> Let us know if it changes on LPT.
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
> "Bill" > wrote in message
> ...
> > It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
> > drivers
> > under SP2.
> > Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet 5550,
> > last
> > updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
> >
> > When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that comes
> > with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
> > driver
> > does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
> >
> > All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the event
> > logs.
> > From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a blank
> > page.
> > Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
> >
> > Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is being
> > generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am going
> > to
> > try the parallel port tonight.
> >
> > I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
> > happened
> > to many people across all different brands, obviously something changed on
> > the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty working.
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> >> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> >> they
> >> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver
> >> is
> >> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
> >> usually
> >> cures the problem.
> >>
> >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> >> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> >> occur.
> >>
> >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> >> LPT
> >> printer with no problem.
> >>
> >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> >> installed.
> >>
> >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> >> us
> >> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> >> more helpful.
> >>
> >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> >> the
> >> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> >> which
> >> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
> >> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> >> --
> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> Printing & Imaging
> >>
> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >>
> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> >> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> >> > same
> >> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> >> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> >> > from
> >> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows
> >> > test
> >> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> >> >
> >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> >> >> BIOS?
> >> >> --
> >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> >> Printing & Imaging
> >> >>
> >> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >> >>
> >> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >> >> ...
> >> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> >> >> >Although
> >> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> >> >> > diagnostic
> >> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> >> >> > Windows
> >> >> > Test Page.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> >> >> > reinstall"
> >> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> >> >> >> I've
> >> >> >> seen
> >> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> same
> >> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> >> >> >> found
> >> >> >> at
> >> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> >> >> >> assume
> >> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
> >> >> >> parallel
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> >> >> >> (printer
> >> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> >> >> >> just
> >> >> >> fine
> >> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
> >> >> >> special
> >> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> >> >> >> supplied
> >> >> >> driver.
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
> >> >> >> graphic
> >> >> >> in
> >> >> >> the
> >> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> Vince McGowan
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> >> >> >> ...
> >> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> >> >> >> > --
> >> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> >> >> >> > ...
> >> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> >> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> >> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> >> >> >> >>
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >> >
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>
>
>

Bill

April 13th 05, 02:37 AM

All USB 2.0 ports, but 1.1 support turned on. All running off the
motherboard. ALl other devices (ok 2) work fine.
LPT produced the same results.

I did work with HP, that is when I tested the 550C drivers and they worked.

I am running out of ideas. I have another PC that was upgraded to SP2 which
seems to work, as opposed to this one which was from a CD that had SP2
bundled.

I could use another printer in the house, but hate to buy a new one just so
it wont work either.

Looks like Lexmark and Cannon both had this issue but addressed it with new
drivers. HP doesn't seem to know the problem exists yet.

"Jeff" wrote:

> Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see my
> previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
> print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0, on
> the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.
>
> Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my previous
> post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have to
> wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
> problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally effective
> driver.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
> > Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
> > devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if hub,
> > powered or unpowered)?
> >
> > Let us know if it changes on LPT.
> > --
> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > Printing & Imaging
> >
> > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >
> > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
> > > drivers
> > > under SP2.
> > > Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet 5550,
> > > last
> > > updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
> > >
> > > When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that comes
> > > with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
> > > driver
> > > does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
> > >
> > > All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the event
> > > logs.
> > > From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a blank
> > > page.
> > > Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
> > >
> > > Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is being
> > > generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am going
> > > to
> > > try the parallel port tonight.
> > >
> > > I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
> > > happened
> > > to many people across all different brands, obviously something changed on
> > > the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty working.
> > >
> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >
> > >> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > >> they
> > >> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver
> > >> is
> > >> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
> > >> usually
> > >> cures the problem.
> > >>
> > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > >> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > >> occur.
> > >>
> > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > >> LPT
> > >> printer with no problem.
> > >>
> > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > >> installed.
> > >>
> > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> > >> us
> > >> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > >> more helpful.
> > >>
> > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > >> the
> > >> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > >> which
> > >> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
> > >> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > >> --
> > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >> Printing & Imaging
> > >>
> > >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >>
> > >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > >> ...
> > >> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> > >> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> > >> > same
> > >> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> > >> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> > >> > from
> > >> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows
> > >> > test
> > >> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> > >> >
> > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> > >> >> BIOS?
> > >> >> --
> > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >> >> Printing & Imaging
> > >> >>
> > >> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > >> >> ...
> > >> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> > >> >> >Although
> > >> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> > >> >> > diagnostic
> > >> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > >> >> > Windows
> > >> >> > Test Page.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > >> >> > reinstall"
> > >> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> > >> >> >
> > >> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> > >> >> >> I've
> > >> >> >> seen
> > >> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given
> > >> >> >> the
> > >> >> >> same
> > >> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> > >> >> >> found
> > >> >> >> at
> > >> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> > >> >> >> assume
> > >> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
> > >> >> >> parallel
> > >> >> >> and
> > >> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> > >> >> >> (printer
> > >> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> > >> >> >> just
> > >> >> >> fine
> > >> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
> > >> >> >> special
> > >> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> > >> >> >> supplied
> > >> >> >> driver.
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
> > >> >> >> graphic
> > >> >> >> in
> > >> >> >> the
> > >> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> Vince McGowan
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > >> >> >> ...
> > >> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> > >> >> >> > --
> > >> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> > >> >> >> > ...
> > >> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> > >> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> > >> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> > >> >> >> >>
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >> >
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >>
> > >> >> >
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

April 13th 05, 04:31 AM

Are all these printers All in One units?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" > wrote in message
...
> All USB 2.0 ports, but 1.1 support turned on. All running off the
> motherboard. ALl other devices (ok 2) work fine.
> LPT produced the same results.
>
> I did work with HP, that is when I tested the 550C drivers and they
> worked.
>
> I am running out of ideas. I have another PC that was upgraded to SP2
> which
> seems to work, as opposed to this one which was from a CD that had SP2
> bundled.
>
> I could use another printer in the house, but hate to buy a new one just
> so
> it wont work either.
>
> Looks like Lexmark and Cannon both had this issue but addressed it with
> new
> drivers. HP doesn't seem to know the problem exists yet.
>
> "Jeff" wrote:
>
>> Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see
>> my
>> previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
>> print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0,
>> on
>> the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.
>>
>> Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my
>> previous
>> post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have
>> to
>> wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
>> problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally
>> effective
>> driver.
>>
>> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>>
>> > Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
>> > devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if
>> > hub,
>> > powered or unpowered)?
>> >
>> > Let us know if it changes on LPT.
>> > --
>> > Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > Printing & Imaging
>> >
>> > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>> >
>> > "Bill" > wrote in message
>> > ...
>> > > It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
>> > > drivers
>> > > under SP2.
>> > > Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet
>> > > 5550,
>> > > last
>> > > updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
>> > >
>> > > When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that
>> > > comes
>> > > with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
>> > > driver
>> > > does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
>> > >
>> > > All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the
>> > > event
>> > > logs.
>> > > From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a
>> > > blank
>> > > page.
>> > > Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
>> > >
>> > > Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is
>> > > being
>> > > generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am
>> > > going
>> > > to
>> > > try the parallel port tonight.
>> > >
>> > > I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
>> > > happened
>> > > to many people across all different brands, obviously something
>> > > changed on
>> > > the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty
>> > > working.
>> > >
>> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> > >
>> > >> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers...
>> > >> whether
>> > >> they
>> > >> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
>> > >> driver
>> > >> is
>> > >> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
>> > >> usually
>> > >> cures the problem.
>> > >>
>> > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software
>> > >> and
>> > >> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem
>> > >> first
>> > >> occur.
>> > >>
>> > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also
>> > >> have an
>> > >> LPT
>> > >> printer with no problem.
>> > >>
>> > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
>> > >> installed.
>> > >>
>> > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you
>> > >> give
>> > >> us
>> > >> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it
>> > >> would be
>> > >> more helpful.
>> > >>
>> > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages
>> > >> in
>> > >> the
>> > >> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from?
>> > >> And
>> > >> which
>> > >> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
>> > >> all
>> > >> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
>> > >> --
>> > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > >> Printing & Imaging
>> > >>
>> > >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>> > >>
>> > >> "Bill" > wrote in message
>> > >> ...
>> > >> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
>> > >> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read
>> > >> > the
>> > >> > same
>> > >> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
>> > >> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine
>> > >> > prints
>> > >> > from
>> > >> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the
>> > >> > windows
>> > >> > test
>> > >> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
>> > >> >
>> > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>> > >> >
>> > >> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in
>> > >> >> your
>> > >> >> BIOS?
>> > >> >> --
>> > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > >> >> Printing & Imaging
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
>> > >> >> ...
>> > >> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using
>> > >> >> >SP2.
>> > >> >> >Although
>> > >> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
>> > >> >> > diagnostic
>> > >> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print,
>> > >> >> > including the
>> > >> >> > Windows
>> > >> >> > Test Page.
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall
>> > >> >> > and
>> > >> >> > reinstall"
>> > >> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since
>> > >> >> >> then
>> > >> >> >> I've
>> > >> >> >> seen
>> > >> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are
>> > >> >> >> given
>> > >> >> >> the
>> > >> >> >> same
>> > >> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other
>> > >> >> >> suggestions
>> > >> >> >> found
>> > >> >> >> at
>> > >> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can
>> > >> >> >> only
>> > >> >> >> assume
>> > >> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
>> > >> >> >> parallel
>> > >> >> >> and
>> > >> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any
>> > >> >> >> application
>> > >> >> >> (printer
>> > >> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages
>> > >> >> >> print
>> > >> >> >> just
>> > >> >> >> fine
>> > >> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
>> > >> >> >> special
>> > >> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
>> > >> >> >> supplied
>> > >> >> >> driver.
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
>> > >> >> >> graphic
>> > >> >> >> in
>> > >> >> >> the
>> > >> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> Vince McGowan
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
>> > >> >> >> ...
>> > >> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
>> > >> >> >> > --
>> > >> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
>> > >> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
>> > >> >> >> > ...
>> > >> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
>> > >> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
>> > >> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
>> > >> >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >> >
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >>
>> > >> >> >
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >>
>> > >> >
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

April 13th 05, 04:32 AM

Jeff

April 13th 05, 05:41 AM

The HP PSC 2110 is an All in One.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> Are all these printers All in One units?
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
> "Bill" > wrote in message
> ...
> > All USB 2.0 ports, but 1.1 support turned on. All running off the
> > motherboard. ALl other devices (ok 2) work fine.
> > LPT produced the same results.
> >
> > I did work with HP, that is when I tested the 550C drivers and they
> > worked.
> >
> > I am running out of ideas. I have another PC that was upgraded to SP2
> > which
> > seems to work, as opposed to this one which was from a CD that had SP2
> > bundled.
> >
> > I could use another printer in the house, but hate to buy a new one just
> > so
> > it wont work either.
> >
> > Looks like Lexmark and Cannon both had this issue but addressed it with
> > new
> > drivers. HP doesn't seem to know the problem exists yet.
> >
> > "Jeff" wrote:
> >
> >> Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see
> >> my
> >> previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
> >> print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0,
> >> on
> >> the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.
> >>
> >> Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my
> >> previous
> >> post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have
> >> to
> >> wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
> >> problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally
> >> effective
> >> driver.
> >>
> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >>
> >> > Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
> >> > devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if
> >> > hub,
> >> > powered or unpowered)?
> >> >
> >> > Let us know if it changes on LPT.
> >> > --
> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >> >
> >> > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >> >
> >> > "Bill" > wrote in message
> >> > ...
> >> > > It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
> >> > > drivers
> >> > > under SP2.
> >> > > Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet
> >> > > 5550,
> >> > > last
> >> > > updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
> >> > >
> >> > > When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that
> >> > > comes
> >> > > with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
> >> > > driver
> >> > > does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
> >> > >
> >> > > All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the
> >> > > event
> >> > > logs.
> >> > > From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a
> >> > > blank
> >> > > page.
> >> > > Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
> >> > >
> >> > > Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is
> >> > > being
> >> > > generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am
> >> > > going
> >> > > to
> >> > > try the parallel port tonight.
> >> > >
> >> > > I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
> >> > > happened
> >> > > to many people across all different brands, obviously something
> >> > > changed on
> >> > > the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty
> >> > > working.
> >> > >
> >> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers...
> >> > >> whether
> >> > >> they
> >> > >> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
> >> > >> driver
> >> > >> is
> >> > >> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
> >> > >> usually
> >> > >> cures the problem.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software
> >> > >> and
> >> > >> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem
> >> > >> first
> >> > >> occur.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also
> >> > >> have an
> >> > >> LPT
> >> > >> printer with no problem.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> >> > >> installed.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you
> >> > >> give
> >> > >> us
> >> > >> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it
> >> > >> would be
> >> > >> more helpful.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages
> >> > >> in
> >> > >> the
> >> > >> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from?
> >> > >> And
> >> > >> which
> >> > >> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
> >> > >> all
> >> > >> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> >> > >> --
> >> > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> > >> Printing & Imaging
> >> > >>
> >> > >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >> > >>
> >> > >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >> > >> ...
> >> > >> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> >> > >> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read
> >> > >> > the
> >> > >> > same
> >> > >> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> >> > >> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine
> >> > >> > prints
> >> > >> > from
> >> > >> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the
> >> > >> > windows
> >> > >> > test
> >> > >> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in
> >> > >> >> your
> >> > >> >> BIOS?
> >> > >> >> --
> >> > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> > >> >> Printing & Imaging
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >> > >> >> ...
> >> > >> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using
> >> > >> >> >SP2.
> >> > >> >> >Although
> >> > >> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> >> > >> >> > diagnostic
> >> > >> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print,
> >> > >> >> > including the
> >> > >> >> > Windows
> >> > >> >> > Test Page.
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall
> >> > >> >> > and
> >> > >> >> > reinstall"
> >> > >> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since
> >> > >> >> >> then
> >> > >> >> >> I've
> >> > >> >> >> seen
> >> > >> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are
> >> > >> >> >> given
> >> > >> >> >> the
> >> > >> >> >> same
> >> > >> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other
> >> > >> >> >> suggestions
> >> > >> >> >> found
> >> > >> >> >> at
> >> > >> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can
> >> > >> >> >> only
> >> > >> >> >> assume
> >> > >> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
> >> > >> >> >> parallel
> >> > >> >> >> and
> >> > >> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any
> >> > >> >> >> application
> >> > >> >> >> (printer
> >> > >> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages
> >> > >> >> >> print
> >> > >> >> >> just
> >> > >> >> >> fine
> >> > >> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
> >> > >> >> >> special
> >> > >> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> >> > >> >> >> supplied
> >> > >> >> >> driver.
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
> >> > >> >> >> graphic
> >> > >> >> >> in
> >> > >> >> >> the
> >> > >> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> Vince McGowan
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> >> > >> >> >> ...
> >> > >> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> >> > >> >> >> > --
> >> > >> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >> > >> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> >> > >> >> >> > ...
> >> > >> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> >> > >> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> >> > >> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> >> > >> >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >>
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >
>
>
>
>

Jeff

April 13th 05, 05:52 AM

Not particularly good news. I'm still going to try a clean reinstall of the
drivers. Will probably do this tomorrow, and let you know results, although
I'm not hopeful.

The problem may have something to do with SP2 -- but there has to be more
than that. This is not a widespread problem -- very few complaints on this
board even though we know it affects a lot of different printers. That is why
I keep thinking that something happens during the installation of the driver.
Might even try to install driver in Safe mode if that is possible.

In my case the computer is new -- I have a 14 day period in which I can
return it to BB. I hate to do that because in every other respect I like the
unit, but it doesn't do me any good if I can't print.

"Bill" wrote:

> All USB 2.0 ports, but 1.1 support turned on. All running off the
> motherboard. ALl other devices (ok 2) work fine.
> LPT produced the same results.
>
> I did work with HP, that is when I tested the 550C drivers and they worked.
>
> I am running out of ideas. I have another PC that was upgraded to SP2 which
> seems to work, as opposed to this one which was from a CD that had SP2
> bundled.
>
> I could use another printer in the house, but hate to buy a new one just so
> it wont work either.
>
> Looks like Lexmark and Cannon both had this issue but addressed it with new
> drivers. HP doesn't seem to know the problem exists yet.
>
> "Jeff" wrote:
>
> > Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see my
> > previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
> > print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0, on
> > the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.
> >
> > Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my previous
> > post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have to
> > wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
> > problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally effective
> > driver.
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >
> > > Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
> > > devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if hub,
> > > powered or unpowered)?
> > >
> > > Let us know if it changes on LPT.
> > > --
> > > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > Printing & Imaging
> > >
> > > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >
> > > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
> > > > drivers
> > > > under SP2.
> > > > Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet 5550,
> > > > last
> > > > updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
> > > >
> > > > When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that comes
> > > > with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
> > > > driver
> > > > does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
> > > >
> > > > All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the event
> > > > logs.
> > > > From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a blank
> > > > page.
> > > > Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
> > > >
> > > > Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is being
> > > > generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am going
> > > > to
> > > > try the parallel port tonight.
> > > >
> > > > I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
> > > > happened
> > > > to many people across all different brands, obviously something changed on
> > > > the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty working.
> > > >
> > > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > > >> they
> > > >> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver
> > > >> is
> > > >> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
> > > >> usually
> > > >> cures the problem.
> > > >>
> > > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > > >> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > > >> occur.
> > > >>
> > > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > > >> LPT
> > > >> printer with no problem.
> > > >>
> > > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > > >> installed.
> > > >>
> > > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> > > >> us
> > > >> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > > >> more helpful.
> > > >>
> > > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > > >> the
> > > >> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > > >> which
> > > >> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
> > > >> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > > >> --
> > > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > >> Printing & Imaging
> > > >>
> > > >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > > >>
> > > >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > >> ...
> > > >> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> > > >> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> > > >> > same
> > > >> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> > > >> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> > > >> > from
> > > >> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows
> > > >> > test
> > > >> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > > >> >
> > > >> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> > > >> >> BIOS?
> > > >> >> --
> > > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > >> >> Printing & Imaging
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > >> >> ...
> > > >> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> > > >> >> >Although
> > > >> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> > > >> >> > diagnostic
> > > >> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > > >> >> > Windows
> > > >> >> > Test Page.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > > >> >> > reinstall"
> > > >> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> > > >> >> >> I've
> > > >> >> >> seen
> > > >> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given
> > > >> >> >> the
> > > >> >> >> same
> > > >> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> > > >> >> >> found
> > > >> >> >> at
> > > >> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> > > >> >> >> assume
> > > >> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
> > > >> >> >> parallel
> > > >> >> >> and
> > > >> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> > > >> >> >> (printer
> > > >> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> > > >> >> >> just
> > > >> >> >> fine
> > > >> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
> > > >> >> >> special
> > > >> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> > > >> >> >> supplied
> > > >> >> >> driver.
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
> > > >> >> >> graphic
> > > >> >> >> in
> > > >> >> >> the
> > > >> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> Vince McGowan
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > > >> >> >> ...
> > > >> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> > > >> >> >> >
> > > >> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> > > >> >> >> > --
> > > >> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > >> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
> > > >> >> >> >
> > > >> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> > > >> >> >> > ...
> > > >> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> > > >> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> > > >> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> > > >> >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >> >
> > > >> >> >> >
> > > >> >> >> >
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >>
> > > >> >> >
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >>
> > > >> >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

April 13th 05, 09:08 PM

While Canon were addressing their problem, the quick fix was:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884020
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
> The HP PSC 2110 is an All in One.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Are all these printers All in One units?
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Printing & Imaging
>>
>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

Jeff

April 13th 05, 11:13 PM

Bad news -- a clean re-install did not help. So, it is not a case of my
anti-virus or any other application causing a problem or corrupting files
during the install.

"Jeff" wrote:

> Not particularly good news. I'm still going to try a clean reinstall of the
> drivers. Will probably do this tomorrow, and let you know results, although
> I'm not hopeful.
>
> The problem may have something to do with SP2 -- but there has to be more
> than that. This is not a widespread problem -- very few complaints on this
> board even though we know it affects a lot of different printers. That is why
> I keep thinking that something happens during the installation of the driver.
> Might even try to install driver in Safe mode if that is possible.
>
> In my case the computer is new -- I have a 14 day period in which I can
> return it to BB. I hate to do that because in every other respect I like the
> unit, but it doesn't do me any good if I can't print.
>
> "Bill" wrote:
>
> > All USB 2.0 ports, but 1.1 support turned on. All running off the
> > motherboard. ALl other devices (ok 2) work fine.
> > LPT produced the same results.
> >
> > I did work with HP, that is when I tested the 550C drivers and they worked.
> >
> > I am running out of ideas. I have another PC that was upgraded to SP2 which
> > seems to work, as opposed to this one which was from a CD that had SP2
> > bundled.
> >
> > I could use another printer in the house, but hate to buy a new one just so
> > it wont work either.
> >
> > Looks like Lexmark and Cannon both had this issue but addressed it with new
> > drivers. HP doesn't seem to know the problem exists yet.
> >
> > "Jeff" wrote:
> >
> > > Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see my
> > > previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
> > > print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0, on
> > > the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.
> > >
> > > Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my previous
> > > post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have to
> > > wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
> > > problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally effective
> > > driver.
> > >
> > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
> > > > devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if hub,
> > > > powered or unpowered)?
> > > >
> > > > Let us know if it changes on LPT.
> > > > --
> > > > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > > Printing & Imaging
> > > >
> > > > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > > >
> > > > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > > ...
> > > > > It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
> > > > > drivers
> > > > > under SP2.
> > > > > Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet 5550,
> > > > > last
> > > > > updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1
> > > > >
> > > > > When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that comes
> > > > > with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
> > > > > driver
> > > > > does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.
> > > > >
> > > > > All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the event
> > > > > logs.
> > > > > From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a blank
> > > > > page.
> > > > > Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.
> > > > >
> > > > > Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is being
> > > > > generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am going
> > > > > to
> > > > > try the parallel port tonight.
> > > > >
> > > > > I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
> > > > > happened
> > > > > to many people across all different brands, obviously something changed on
> > > > > the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty working.
> > > > >
> > > > > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > > > >> they
> > > > >> get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the driver
> > > > >> is
> > > > >> 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
> > > > >> usually
> > > > >> cures the problem.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > > > >> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > > > >> occur.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > > > >> LPT
> > > > >> printer with no problem.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > > > >> installed.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> > > > >> us
> > > > >> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > > > >> more helpful.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > > > >> the
> > > > >> Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > > > >> which
> > > > >> versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are all
> > > > >> updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > > > >> --
> > > > >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > > >> Printing & Imaging
> > > > >>
> > > > >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > > > >>
> > > > >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > > >> ...
> > > > >> > 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> > > > >> > 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> > > > >> > same
> > > > >> > problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> > > > >> > 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> > > > >> > from
> > > > >> > the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows
> > > > >> > test
> > > > >> > page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > > > >> >
> > > > >> >> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> > > > >> >> BIOS?
> > > > >> >> --
> > > > >> >> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > > >> >> Printing & Imaging
> > > > >> >>
> > > > >> >> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > > > >> >>
> > > > >> >> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > > >> >> ...
> > > > >> >> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> > > > >> >> >Although
> > > > >> >> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> > > > >> >> > diagnostic
> > > > >> >> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > > > >> >> > Windows
> > > > >> >> > Test Page.
> > > > >> >> >
> > > > >> >> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > > > >> >> > reinstall"
> > > > >> >> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> > > > >> >> >
> > > > >> >> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> > > > >> >> >
> > > > >> >> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> > > > >> >> >
> > > > >> >> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> > > > >> >> >> I've
> > > > >> >> >> seen
> > > > >> >> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given
> > > > >> >> >> the
> > > > >> >> >> same
> > > > >> >> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> > > > >> >> >> found
> > > > >> >> >> at
> > > > >> >> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> > > > >> >> >> assume
> > > > >> >> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
> > > > >> >> >> parallel
> > > > >> >> >> and
> > > > >> >> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> > > > >> >> >> (printer
> > > > >> >> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> > > > >> >> >> just
> > > > >> >> >> fine
> > > > >> >> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
> > > > >> >> >> special
> > > > >> >> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> > > > >> >> >> supplied
> > > > >> >> >> driver.
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
> > > > >> >> >> graphic
> > > > >> >> >> in
> > > > >> >> >> the
> > > > >> >> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >> So Windows bug or not?
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >> Vince McGowan
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > > > >> >> >> ...
> > > > >> >> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> > > > >> >> >> >
> > > > >> >> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> > > > >> >> >> > --
> > > > >> >> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > > >> >> >> > Printing & Imaging
> > > > >> >> >> >
> > > > >> >> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> > > > >> >> >> > ...
> > > > >> >> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> > > > >> >> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> > > > >> >> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> > > > >> >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >> >
> > > > >> >> >> >
> > > > >> >> >> >
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >>
> > > > >> >> >
> > > > >> >>
> > > > >> >>
> > > > >> >>
> > > > >> >>
> > > > >> >
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >

Jeff

April 13th 05, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, Cari, but the quick fix suggested by Canon didn't
work either. I'm at a loss .....

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> While Canon were addressing their problem, the quick fix was:
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;884020
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
>
>
>

Vince McGowan

April 18th 05, 03:38 AM

This is not actually on my machine, but my elderly father's, whom I am
supporting in his endeavor to remain 'online' ;-)

>> Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually cures the problem. <<

Believe me, I did do this SEVERAL times with out any success.

>> Is this installation a clean install of XP. <<

No, Windows Home XP upgraded from ME. Installed SP2 early last fall.

>> What antivirus software and firewall software are you running. <<

No antivirus software, but running Windows Firewall.

>> When exactly did the problem first occur.<<

First noticed in the early November time frame.

>> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
>> LPT printer with no problem.<<

The printer worked fine on Home XP SP1 using parallel cable. After SP2
installed and problem detected I eventually connected with USB (1.1) since
printer supports both types of connections and this did not resolve the
problem.

>> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
>> installed.<<

Not sure how to answer. Problem didn't occur with SP1, started sometime
after SP2 installed.

>> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
>> us something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would
>> be more helpful.<<

In my father's case (DeskJet 815C) HP says to use the Windows printer
driver...they don't supply their own version for that printer.

>> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
>> the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
>> which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied?
>> Are all updates for all the other applications from which you print
>> applied? <<

I gave a fairly detailed explanation previously. There are no error
messages in the event log. Try to print from Notepad, WordPad and Word 2000
and others. If a page contains only text, the printer acts like it prints
fine, but each page is blank. If I print a page with text and graphics,
both the text and the graphics print as expected. The printer test page
always prints OK. I keep his machine (as my own) always up to date from the
Window update site.

Vince McGowan

"Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
...
> About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> they get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
> driver is 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling
> COMPLETELY usually cures the problem.
>
> Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> occur.
>
> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> LPT printer with no problem.
>
> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> installed.
>
> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
> something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> more helpful.
>
> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
> all updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
>
> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>
> "Bill" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
>> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
>> same
>> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
>> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
>> from
>> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
>> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
>>
>> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>>
>>> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
>>> BIOS?
>>> --
>>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>>> Printing & Imaging
>>>
>>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
>>>
>>> "Bill" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
>>> >Although
>>> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
>>> > diagnostic
>>> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
>>> > Windows
>>> > Test Page.
>>> >
>>> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
>>> > reinstall"
>>> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
>>> >
>>> > Does anyone have any real answers?
>>> >
>>> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
>>> >> I've
>>> >> seen
>>> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
>>> >> same
>>> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
>>> >> found
>>> >> at
>>> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
>>> >> assume
>>> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
>>> >>
>>> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
>>> >> and
>>> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
>>> >> (printer
>>> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
>>> >> just
>>> >> fine
>>> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
>>> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
>>> >> supplied
>>> >> driver.
>>> >>
>>> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
>>> >> in
>>> >> the
>>> >> header area of normal.dot.)
>>> >>
>>> >> So Windows bug or not?
>>> >>
>>> >> Vince McGowan
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
>>> >> ...
>>> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
>>> >> >
>>> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
>>> >> > --
>>> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
>>> >> > Printing & Imaging
>>> >> >
>>> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
>>> >> > ...
>>> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
>>> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
>>> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >
>>> >> >
>>> >> >
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
>

Jeff

April 18th 05, 06:31 PM

The problem was solved for me -- sort of. Printer is a HP PSC 2110.

Tried a lot of troubleshooting with HP TSRs, and not much worked. Rebooted a
zillion times, did a clean (scrubber) uninstall, updated firmware, etc.
Finally, they recommended using an alternative driver, deskjet 990C. That
worked -- the 2110 prints successfully. Don't have all the "tweaks" that the
2110 driver has, but it certainly meets my printing requirements.

It also shows that it was not a hardware problem, a USB cable problem, or a
printer port problem. It is a software problem! Clearly a problem with the HP
drivers interfacing with Win XP SP2. The puzzle is that most users do not
have the problem, but some do -- so their has to be at least a 3rd variable
in the equation somewhere causing the problem. Nonetheless, I would hope that
HP updates their drivers to take care of the problem permanentlly.

In any event, the 990C driver probably won't help you with the Deskjet 815C.
If you haven't tried it already, I would suggest installing the Deskjet 550C
driver as an alternate. The 550C driver is considered a universal, workhorse
driver. (After install, be sure to go into the ports settings -- right click
properties on the 550C icon -- and select USB if you are connected that way
-- it defaults to an LP1 port.)

I hope this helps.

"Vince McGowan" wrote:

> This is not actually on my machine, but my elderly father's, whom I am
> supporting in his endeavor to remain 'online' ;-)
>
> >> Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually cures the problem. <<
>
> Believe me, I did do this SEVERAL times with out any success.
>
> >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. <<
>
> No, Windows Home XP upgraded from ME. Installed SP2 early last fall.
>
> >> What antivirus software and firewall software are you running. <<
>
> No antivirus software, but running Windows Firewall.
>
> >> When exactly did the problem first occur.<<
>
> First noticed in the early November time frame.
>
> >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> >> LPT printer with no problem.<<
>
> The printer worked fine on Home XP SP1 using parallel cable. After SP2
> installed and problem detected I eventually connected with USB (1.1) since
> printer supports both types of connections and this did not resolve the
> problem.
>
> >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> >> installed.<<
>
> Not sure how to answer. Problem didn't occur with SP1, started sometime
> after SP2 installed.
>
> >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> >> us something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would
> >> be more helpful.<<
>
> In my father's case (DeskJet 815C) HP says to use the Windows printer
> driver...they don't supply their own version for that printer.
>
> >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> >> the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> >> which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied?
> >> Are all updates for all the other applications from which you print
> >> applied? <<
>
> I gave a fairly detailed explanation previously. There are no error
> messages in the event log. Try to print from Notepad, WordPad and Word 2000
> and others. If a page contains only text, the printer acts like it prints
> fine, but each page is blank. If I print a page with text and graphics,
> both the text and the graphics print as expected. The printer test page
> always prints OK. I keep his machine (as my own) always up to date from the
> Window update site.
>
> Vince McGowan
>
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> ...
> > About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > they get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
> > driver is 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling
> > COMPLETELY usually cures the problem.
> >
> > Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > occur.
> >
> > I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > LPT printer with no problem.
> >
> > Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > installed.
> >
> > Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
> > something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > more helpful.
> >
> > Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
> > all updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > --
> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > Printing & Imaging
> >
> > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >
> > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> >> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> >> same
> >> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> >> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> >> from
> >> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> >> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> >>
> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >>
> >>> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> >>> BIOS?
> >>> --
> >>> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >>> Printing & Imaging
> >>>
> >>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >>>
> >>> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> >>> >Although
> >>> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> >>> > diagnostic
> >>> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> >>> > Windows
> >>> > Test Page.
> >>> >
> >>> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> >>> > reinstall"
> >>> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> >>> >
> >>> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> >>> >
> >>> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> >>> >> I've
> >>> >> seen
> >>> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
> >>> >> same
> >>> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> >>> >> found
> >>> >> at
> >>> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> >>> >> assume
> >>> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
> >>> >> and
> >>> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> >>> >> (printer
> >>> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> >>> >> just
> >>> >> fine
> >>> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> >>> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> >>> >> supplied
> >>> >> driver.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
> >>> >> in
> >>> >> the
> >>> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> >>> >>
> >>> >> So Windows bug or not?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Vince McGowan
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> >>> >> ...
> >>> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> >>> >> > --
> >>> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >>> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> >>> >> > ...
> >>> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> >>> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> >>> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> >>> >> >>
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> >
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

longstride

July 13th 05, 06:20 PM

For folks getting only blank pages from the "better" HP drivers on XP SP2, see http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/24623#7 .

I'm not sure whether or not the problem is the same for folks getting only blank pages with other vendors' printers, but it would seem likely.

The HP PSC 2110 is an All in One.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

Are all these printers All in One units?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" wrote in message
...
All USB 2.0 ports, but 1.1 support turned on. All running off the
motherboard. ALl other devices (ok 2) work fine.
LPT produced the same results.

I did work with HP, that is when I tested the 550C drivers and they
worked.

I am running out of ideas. I have another PC that was upgraded to SP2
which
seems to work, as opposed to this one which was from a CD that had SP2
bundled.

I could use another printer in the house, but hate to buy a new one just
so
it wont work either.

Looks like Lexmark and Cannon both had this issue but addressed it with
new
drivers. HP doesn't seem to know the problem exists yet.

"Jeff" wrote:

Just to verify, I am seeing the identical problem that Bill reports (see
my
previous post) including successful printing from only the HP Diag Tools,
print files in the print spooler, etc. In my case, the USB ports are 2.0,
on
the motherboard, and they do work correctly with other USB hardware.

Bill -- have you tried a clean install of the device drivers per my
previous
post? I intend to do that, but am on the road this week and it will have
to
wait few days. Also, have you contacted HP Customer Service about the
problem? They might be able to recommend an alternative, equally
effective
driver.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

Are they USB1.1 or 2.0 ports? Do they work correctly with all other
devices? Are they on the motherboard or a PCI card or a hub (and if
hub,
powered or unpowered)?

Let us know if it changes on LPT.
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" wrote in message
...
It is definitely the print drivers, but specifically it is the print
drivers
under SP2.
Most recent drivers from HP are install. In my case the Deskjet
5550,
last
updated in 2003 from HP, version 7.1

When printing to the same printer using the default 550C driver that
comes
with Windows it prints, so the problem is the HP driver, but the 550C
driver
does not do photos/high quality, so I am stuck.

All windoze update have been applied. Absolutely nothing in the
event
logs.
From printing from anywhere in windoze all it does is spit out a
blank
page.
Printing from the HP diag tools it does print a the test/diag pages.

Files with data DO get created in the spool directory. So data is
being
generated. I am thinking it may have more to do the USB part. I am
going
to
try the parallel port tonight.

I understand that it is the HP drivers, but seeing this problem has
happened
to many people across all different brands, obviously something
changed on
the windoze side to break all these drivers that were previouslty
working.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers...
whether
they
get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
driver
is
'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY
usually
cures the problem.

Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software
and
firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem
first
occur.

I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also
have an
LPT
printer with no problem.

Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
installed.

Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you
give
us
something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it
would be
more helpful.

Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages
in
the
Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from?
And
which
versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
all
updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" wrote in message
...
1) These are USB printers not parallel.
2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read
the
same
problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine
prints
from
the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the
windows
test
page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in
your
BIOS?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP

"Bill" wrote in message
...
I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using
SP2.
Although
graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
diagnostic
software work, but nothing Windows related will print,
including the
Windows
Test Page.

Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall
and
reinstall"
where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.

Does anyone have any real answers?

"Vince McGowan" wrote:

I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since
then
I've
seen
several people reporting the same problem here and all are
given
the
same
advice. I followed that advice and tried several other
suggestions
found
at
various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can
only
assume
that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.

My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both
parallel
and
USB connection): text only pages do not print from any
application
(printer
produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages
print
just
fine
(i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no
special
printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
supplied
driver.

(I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel
graphic
in
the
header area of normal.dot.)

So Windows bug or not?

Vince McGowan

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Uninstall and reinstall...

http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging

"LISA" wrote in message
...
I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK

Rich

November 7th 05, 09:31 AM

I had the same results/solution as Jeff, but with a Deskjet 5550. The 550c
driver worked just fine, but the original and current downloadable drivers
fail to print. The diagnostic software can print using one of the proper
drivers for the hardware but all other attempts with Window apps fail to
print. Using the older driver I get an output but loose the enhanced
abilities that were the selling point of the newer printer.

I suspect a problem with the HP driver and some update/conflict from
Microsoft's fixes/updates that we get monthly to the Windows XP OS.

It will be curious to see who the final fix will come from. And how long it
will be working before another problem is created.

"Jeff" wrote:

> The problem was solved for me -- sort of. Printer is a HP PSC 2110.
>
> Tried a lot of troubleshooting with HP TSRs, and not much worked. Rebooted a
> zillion times, did a clean (scrubber) uninstall, updated firmware, etc.
> Finally, they recommended using an alternative driver, deskjet 990C. That
> worked -- the 2110 prints successfully. Don't have all the "tweaks" that the
> 2110 driver has, but it certainly meets my printing requirements.
>
> It also shows that it was not a hardware problem, a USB cable problem, or a
> printer port problem. It is a software problem! Clearly a problem with the HP
> drivers interfacing with Win XP SP2. The puzzle is that most users do not
> have the problem, but some do -- so their has to be at least a 3rd variable
> in the equation somewhere causing the problem. Nonetheless, I would hope that
> HP updates their drivers to take care of the problem permanentlly.
>
> In any event, the 990C driver probably won't help you with the Deskjet 815C.
> If you haven't tried it already, I would suggest installing the Deskjet 550C
> driver as an alternate. The 550C driver is considered a universal, workhorse
> driver. (After install, be sure to go into the ports settings -- right click
> properties on the 550C icon -- and select USB if you are connected that way
> -- it defaults to an LP1 port.)
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>
> > This is not actually on my machine, but my elderly father's, whom I am
> > supporting in his endeavor to remain 'online' ;-)
> >
> > >> Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually cures the problem. <<
> >
> > Believe me, I did do this SEVERAL times with out any success.
> >
> > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. <<
> >
> > No, Windows Home XP upgraded from ME. Installed SP2 early last fall.
> >
> > >> What antivirus software and firewall software are you running. <<
> >
> > No antivirus software, but running Windows Firewall.
> >
> > >> When exactly did the problem first occur.<<
> >
> > First noticed in the early November time frame.
> >
> > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > >> LPT printer with no problem.<<
> >
> > The printer worked fine on Home XP SP1 using parallel cable. After SP2
> > installed and problem detected I eventually connected with USB (1.1) since
> > printer supports both types of connections and this did not resolve the
> > problem.
> >
> > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > >> installed.<<
> >
> > Not sure how to answer. Problem didn't occur with SP1, started sometime
> > after SP2 installed.
> >
> > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> > >> us something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would
> > >> be more helpful.<<
> >
> > In my father's case (DeskJet 815C) HP says to use the Windows printer
> > driver...they don't supply their own version for that printer.
> >
> > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > >> the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > >> which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied?
> > >> Are all updates for all the other applications from which you print
> > >> applied? <<
> >
> > I gave a fairly detailed explanation previously. There are no error
> > messages in the event log. Try to print from Notepad, WordPad and Word 2000
> > and others. If a page contains only text, the printer acts like it prints
> > fine, but each page is blank. If I print a page with text and graphics,
> > both the text and the graphics print as expected. The printer test page
> > always prints OK. I keep his machine (as my own) always up to date from the
> > Window update site.
> >
> > Vince McGowan
> >
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > > they get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
> > > driver is 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling
> > > COMPLETELY usually cures the problem.
> > >
> > > Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > > firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > > occur.
> > >
> > > I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > > LPT printer with no problem.
> > >
> > > Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > > installed.
> > >
> > > Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
> > > something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > > more helpful.
> > >
> > > Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > > the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > > which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
> > > all updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > > --
> > > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > Printing & Imaging
> > >
> > > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >
> > > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> > >> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> > >> same
> > >> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> > >> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> > >> from
> > >> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> > >> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> > >>
> > >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> > >>> BIOS?
> > >>> --
> > >>> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >>> Printing & Imaging
> > >>>
> > >>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >>>
> > >>> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > >>> ...
> > >>> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> > >>> >Although
> > >>> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> > >>> > diagnostic
> > >>> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > >>> > Windows
> > >>> > Test Page.
> > >>> >
> > >>> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > >>> > reinstall"
> > >>> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> > >>> >
> > >>> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> > >>> >
> > >>> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> > >>> >
> > >>> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> > >>> >> I've
> > >>> >> seen
> > >>> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
> > >>> >> same
> > >>> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> > >>> >> found
> > >>> >> at
> > >>> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> > >>> >> assume
> > >>> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
> > >>> >> and
> > >>> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> > >>> >> (printer
> > >>> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> > >>> >> just
> > >>> >> fine
> > >>> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> > >>> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> > >>> >> supplied
> > >>> >> driver.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
> > >>> >> in
> > >>> >> the
> > >>> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> So Windows bug or not?
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> Vince McGowan
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > >>> >> ...
> > >>> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> > >>> >> > --
> > >>> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >>> >> > Printing & Imaging
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> > >>> >> > ...
> > >>> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> > >>> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> > >>> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> > >>> >> >>
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >

donnie

December 7th 05, 12:59 AM

i have the same problem as vince. blank pages text only....add a picture
prints fine. but my issue is I have to print out speadsheets and database
reports and adding a pic is not a option.... what do i do

"Vince McGowan" wrote:

> This is not actually on my machine, but my elderly father's, whom I am
> supporting in his endeavor to remain 'online' ;-)
>
> >> Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually cures the problem. <<
>
> Believe me, I did do this SEVERAL times with out any success.
>
> >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. <<
>
> No, Windows Home XP upgraded from ME. Installed SP2 early last fall.
>
> >> What antivirus software and firewall software are you running. <<
>
> No antivirus software, but running Windows Firewall.
>
> >> When exactly did the problem first occur.<<
>
> First noticed in the early November time frame.
>
> >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> >> LPT printer with no problem.<<
>
> The printer worked fine on Home XP SP1 using parallel cable. After SP2
> installed and problem detected I eventually connected with USB (1.1) since
> printer supports both types of connections and this did not resolve the
> problem.
>
> >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> >> installed.<<
>
> Not sure how to answer. Problem didn't occur with SP1, started sometime
> after SP2 installed.
>
> >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> >> us something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would
> >> be more helpful.<<
>
> In my father's case (DeskJet 815C) HP says to use the Windows printer
> driver...they don't supply their own version for that printer.
>
> >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> >> the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> >> which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied?
> >> Are all updates for all the other applications from which you print
> >> applied? <<
>
> I gave a fairly detailed explanation previously. There are no error
> messages in the event log. Try to print from Notepad, WordPad and Word 2000
> and others. If a page contains only text, the printer acts like it prints
> fine, but each page is blank. If I print a page with text and graphics,
> both the text and the graphics print as expected. The printer test page
> always prints OK. I keep his machine (as my own) always up to date from the
> Window update site.
>
> Vince McGowan
>
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> ...
> > About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > they get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
> > driver is 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling
> > COMPLETELY usually cures the problem.
> >
> > Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > occur.
> >
> > I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > LPT printer with no problem.
> >
> > Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > installed.
> >
> > Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
> > something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > more helpful.
> >
> > Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
> > all updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > --
> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > Printing & Imaging
> >
> > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >
> > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> >> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> >> same
> >> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> >> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> >> from
> >> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> >> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> >>
> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> >>
> >>> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> >>> BIOS?
> >>> --
> >>> Cari (MS-MVP)
> >>> Printing & Imaging
> >>>
> >>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> >>>
> >>> "Bill" > wrote in message
> >>> ...
> >>> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> >>> >Although
> >>> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> >>> > diagnostic
> >>> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> >>> > Windows
> >>> > Test Page.
> >>> >
> >>> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> >>> > reinstall"
> >>> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> >>> >
> >>> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> >>> >
> >>> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> >>> >> I've
> >>> >> seen
> >>> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
> >>> >> same
> >>> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> >>> >> found
> >>> >> at
> >>> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> >>> >> assume
> >>> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
> >>> >> and
> >>> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> >>> >> (printer
> >>> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> >>> >> just
> >>> >> fine
> >>> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> >>> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> >>> >> supplied
> >>> >> driver.
> >>> >>
> >>> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
> >>> >> in
> >>> >> the
> >>> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> >>> >>
> >>> >> So Windows bug or not?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> Vince McGowan
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> >>> >> ...
> >>> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> >>> >> > --
> >>> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> >>> >> > Printing & Imaging
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> >>> >> > ...
> >>> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> >>> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> >>> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> >>> >> >>
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> >
> >>> >> >
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >>
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>

Linda

December 7th 05, 05:09 AM

"donnie" wrote:

> i have the same problem as vince. blank pages text only....add a picture
> prints fine. but my issue is I have to print out speadsheets and database
> reports and adding a pic is not a option.... what do i do
>
> "Vince McGowan" wrote:
>
> > This is not actually on my machine, but my elderly father's, whom I am
> > supporting in his endeavor to remain 'online' ;-)
> >
> > >> Uninstalling and reinstalling COMPLETELY usually cures the problem. <<
> >
> > Believe me, I did do this SEVERAL times with out any success.
> >
> > >> Is this installation a clean install of XP. <<
> >
> > No, Windows Home XP upgraded from ME. Installed SP2 early last fall.
> >
> > >> What antivirus software and firewall software are you running. <<
> >
> > No antivirus software, but running Windows Firewall.
> >
> > >> When exactly did the problem first occur.<<
> >
> > First noticed in the early November time frame.
> >
> > >> I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > >> LPT printer with no problem.<<
> >
> > The printer worked fine on Home XP SP1 using parallel cable. After SP2
> > installed and problem detected I eventually connected with USB (1.1) since
> > printer supports both types of connections and this did not resolve the
> > problem.
> >
> > >> Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > >> installed.<<
> >
> > Not sure how to answer. Problem didn't occur with SP1, started sometime
> > after SP2 installed.
> >
> > >> Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give
> > >> us something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would
> > >> be more helpful.<<
> >
> > In my father's case (DeskJet 815C) HP says to use the Windows printer
> > driver...they don't supply their own version for that printer.
> >
> > >> Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > >> the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > >> which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied?
> > >> Are all updates for all the other applications from which you print
> > >> applied? <<
> >
> > I gave a fairly detailed explanation previously. There are no error
> > messages in the event log. Try to print from Notepad, WordPad and Word 2000
> > and others. If a page contains only text, the printer acts like it prints
> > fine, but each page is blank. If I print a page with text and graphics,
> > both the text and the graphics print as expected. The printer test page
> > always prints OK. I keep his machine (as my own) always up to date from the
> > Window update site.
> >
> > Vince McGowan
> >
> >
> > "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > About 98% of printer problems are caused by printer drivers... whether
> > > they get corrupted or the wrong ones get installed to start with or the
> > > driver is 'broken' by other means. Uninstalling and reinstalling
> > > COMPLETELY usually cures the problem.
> > >
> > > Is this installation a clean install of XP. What antivirus software and
> > > firewall software are you running. When exactly did the problem first
> > > occur.
> > >
> > > I have six USB printers here and none have any problems. I also have an
> > > LPT printer with no problem.
> > >
> > > Does the problem completely disappear and never recur if SP2 is not
> > > installed.
> > >
> > > Are these the latest drivers available for the Deskjet600. If you give us
> > > something to work with instead of just saying it won't print, it would be
> > > more helpful.
> > >
> > > Exactly what happens when you print.... are there any error messages in
> > > the Event Log? Exactly which applications do you try to print from? And
> > > which versions of the applications? Are ALL Windows updates applied? Are
> > > all updates for all the other applications from which you print applied?
> > > --
> > > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > > Printing & Imaging
> > >
> > > In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >
> > > "Bill" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >> 1) These are USB printers not parallel.
> > >> 2) I am not using the same printer, and from the posts I have read the
> > >> same
> > >> problem is occurring for all kinds of USB printers
> > >> 3) The printers can print as demonstrated by various ways. Mine prints
> > >> from
> > >> the PC using the software diagnostic tools, but not from the windows test
> > >> page....hmmm wonder where the problem is?
> > >>
> > >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> This is a really ancient printer. What are the LPT settings in your
> > >>> BIOS?
> > >>> --
> > >>> Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >>> Printing & Imaging
> > >>>
> > >>> In Loving Memory of our dear friend Alex Nichol MVP
> > >>>
> > >>> "Bill" > wrote in message
> > >>> ...
> > >>> >I concur with Vince. I am having the same problem since using SP2.
> > >>> >Although
> > >>> > graphics don't work for me either. The test pages using HPs
> > >>> > diagnostic
> > >>> > software work, but nothing Windows related will print, including the
> > >>> > Windows
> > >>> > Test Page.
> > >>> >
> > >>> > Kinda useless to have the same person keep posting "uninstall and
> > >>> > reinstall"
> > >>> > where I haven't seen that advice help anyone out yet.
> > >>> >
> > >>> > Does anyone have any real answers?
> > >>> >
> > >>> > "Vince McGowan" wrote:
> > >>> >
> > >>> >> I posted a similar message several months ago now...and since then
> > >>> >> I've
> > >>> >> seen
> > >>> >> several people reporting the same problem here and all are given the
> > >>> >> same
> > >>> >> advice. I followed that advice and tried several other suggestions
> > >>> >> found
> > >>> >> at
> > >>> >> various sites and still my printing problem persists. I can only
> > >>> >> assume
> > >>> >> that this is a Microsoft bug introduced sometime last fall.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> My problem (Windows XP Home - SP2, DeskJet 815C - tried both parallel
> > >>> >> and
> > >>> >> USB connection): text only pages do not print from any application
> > >>> >> (printer
> > >>> >> produces blank page); text and graphic or graphic only pages print
> > >>> >> just
> > >>> >> fine
> > >>> >> (i.e.. a printer test page, or from applications). HP has no special
> > >>> >> printer drivers for this printer; they say to use the Windows
> > >>> >> supplied
> > >>> >> driver.
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> (I was able to work-around in MS Word by inserting a 1 pixel graphic
> > >>> >> in
> > >>> >> the
> > >>> >> header area of normal.dot.)
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> So Windows bug or not?
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> Vince McGowan
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >> "Cari (MS-MVP)" > wrote in message
> > >>> >> ...
> > >>> >> > Uninstall and reinstall...
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> > http://www.coribright.com/windows/Article%20One.htm
> > >>> >> > --
> > >>> >> > Cari (MS-MVP)
> > >>> >> > Printing & Imaging
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> > "LISA" > wrote in message
> > >>> >> > ...
> > >>> >> >>I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> > >>> >> >> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> > >>> >> >> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK
> > >>> >> >>
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >> >
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >>
> > >>> >
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >

Victoria

September 4th 06, 10:51 AM

I have a Hp deskjet 3940 everything is set up but it won't print

"LISA" wrote:

> I HAVE A HP DESKJET 660C PRINTER AND IT WONT PRINT
> IT HAS INK ,AND PAPER
> EVERY PAGE IT PRINTS IS BLANK

Cari \(MS-MVP\)

September 4th 06, 07:15 PM

When did it last work?

Is it turned on?

Is it installed correctly?

Does it have ink in it?

--
Cari (MS-MVP) Windows Client - Printing & Imaging
www.coribright.com/Windows

"Victoria" > wrote in message
...
>I have a Hp deskjet 3940 everything is set up but it won't print
>

rawhide

September 23rd 06, 01:40 PM

I have a 815c printer that pretends to be printing (cartridge moving
and all) but the pages are all blank. It worked just fine on the old
computer with win98, but won't work now with winXp sp2. I've tryied the
cartrdidges that worked before and new ones. The printer is USB
connected. Newest drivers are installed. I have followed the discussion
on this page, and tryied changing to 550c driver. It then faintly
printed half a sentence from a text document, and then the rest was
blank. strange!

Chuck

September 23rd 06, 07:29 PM

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=59863&lang=en&docname=bpd09143
Assuming that you've done all the things listed in the above web page--
And the printer works properly when connected to another computer.
The problem may be related to the USB system.
Usually, this problem (If software related) can be solved by uninstalling (not deleting) the printer driver, then Rebooting, and reinstalling the printer driver before you connect the printer to the USB port. Make sure that the printer is connected to the first USB port if you have more than one port. If this doesn't work, the next step is to uninstall both the printer driver (again) and the USB controller and port drivers. Reboot from power off with the printer disconnected, allow the USB drivers to install. Reboot again, and install the printer drivers, following any instructions given by the driver install. Normallu, the printer is not connected to the USB port until called for by the driver install.
A reboot normally automatically reinstalls the USB controller and port drivers.
Note: some systems use a support chip set that requires drivers not suppled with windows. Thes drivers may usually be obtained from the MBD mfr, or possibly the chip set vendor.
(If the computer uses a USB interfaced keyboard and mouse, you may want to have a PS/2 style mouse and keyboard available if the USB port and controller drivers are uninstalled.)

If older printer drivers were installed on this system, and SP2 was installed, it's possible that this was the source of the problem.
If the following from the HP support does not work, the problem is likely in the printer-- (assuming that the 815 behaves like the other printers in the series)
HP Deskjet 810c, 825c, 830c, 840c, 845c, 880c, and 895c series printers
Running a sample page
NOTE: This test does not work with the HP Deskjet 6830v and 6840 series printers.

1.. Turn the printer on.
2.. Press and hold the RESUME button until the printer starts printing.
3.. Release the RESUME button.
Running a diagnostic test
1.. Turn the printer on.
2.. Press and hold the POWER button.
3.. Press the RESUME button four times.
4.. Release the POWER button.

"rawhide" > wrote in message ups.com...
> I have a 815c printer that pretends to be printing (cartridge moving
> and all) but the pages are all blank. It worked just fine on the old
> computer with win98, but won't work now with winXp sp2. I've tryied the
> cartrdidges that worked before and new ones. The printer is USB
> connected. Newest drivers are installed. I have followed the discussion
> on this page, and tryied changing to 550c driver. It then faintly
> printed half a sentence from a text document, and then the rest was
> blank. strange!
>