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  #1  
Old May 7th 07, 02:07 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax
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Default HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I made
some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately after
I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I tried to
install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message. I tried to
install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB



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  #2  
Old May 7th 07, 03:03 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax
Bikini Browser
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Default HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

Update:

I also installed a second LPT Port and it fails to print there too. I
deleted the first LPT Port driver, rebooted and PnP recognized the printer
and installed it again. So I'm pretty sure the HP is communicating with
the PC.

I hooked up an Old Canon BJC 7004 to the PC and installed the drivers and it
won't print to that either.

I always get the same error.

I checked the event logs and I found an error that was repeated 3 times on
the same day...

Event ID 2
ParVdm
Unable to get device object pointer for port object.

Please Help!

BB


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I
made some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately
after I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I tried
to install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message. I tried
to install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB





  #3  
Old May 7th 07, 03:54 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax
Cari \(MS-MVP\)
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Default HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

Disconnect ALL printers from the computer and get rid of the Fax drivers you
installed, then use CleanSpool to get rid of anything left behind.
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Update:

I also installed a second LPT Port and it fails to print there too. I
deleted the first LPT Port driver, rebooted and PnP recognized the printer
and installed it again. So I'm pretty sure the HP is communicating with
the PC.

I hooked up an Old Canon BJC 7004 to the PC and installed the drivers and
it won't print to that either.

I always get the same error.

I checked the event logs and I found an error that was repeated 3 times on
the same day...

Event ID 2
ParVdm
Unable to get device object pointer for port object.

Please Help!

BB


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I
made some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately
after I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I tried
to install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message. I tried
to install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB






  #4  
Old May 7th 07, 04:31 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax
Bikini Browser
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Default HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

Your idea worked... Now I have to start over reinstalling all the drivers
but the HP is working now.

Thanks a bunch!

BB


"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Disconnect ALL printers from the computer and get rid of the Fax drivers
you installed, then use CleanSpool to get rid of anything left behind.
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Update:

I also installed a second LPT Port and it fails to print there too. I
deleted the first LPT Port driver, rebooted and PnP recognized the
printer and installed it again. So I'm pretty sure the HP is
communicating with the PC.

I hooked up an Old Canon BJC 7004 to the PC and installed the drivers and
it won't print to that either.

I always get the same error.

I checked the event logs and I found an error that was repeated 3 times
on the same day...

Event ID 2
ParVdm
Unable to get device object pointer for port object.

Please Help!

BB


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I
made some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately
after I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I tried
to install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message. I tried
to install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB








  #5  
Old May 7th 07, 10:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax
Bikini Browser
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Posts: 12
Default HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

I just want to say thank you again and again for your help. You sure saved
me a big repair bill and inconvenience. People like you are what make these
forums work and so worth while. Your solution was direct, fast and super
accurate.

Again thanks a million.

BB



"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Disconnect ALL printers from the computer and get rid of the Fax drivers
you installed, then use CleanSpool to get rid of anything left behind.
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Update:

I also installed a second LPT Port and it fails to print there too. I
deleted the first LPT Port driver, rebooted and PnP recognized the
printer and installed it again. So I'm pretty sure the HP is
communicating with the PC.

I hooked up an Old Canon BJC 7004 to the PC and installed the drivers and
it won't print to that either.

I always get the same error.

I checked the event logs and I found an error that was repeated 3 times
on the same day...

Event ID 2
ParVdm
Unable to get device object pointer for port object.

Please Help!

BB


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I
made some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately
after I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I tried
to install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message. I tried
to install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB








  #6  
Old May 8th 07, 06:11 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.print_fax
Cari \(MS-MVP\)
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Posts: 1,383
Default HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

You're very welcome. And thank you.
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
I just want to say thank you again and again for your help. You sure
saved me a big repair bill and inconvenience. People like you are what
make these forums work and so worth while. Your solution was direct, fast
and super accurate.

Again thanks a million.

BB



"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote in message
...
Disconnect ALL printers from the computer and get rid of the Fax drivers
you installed, then use CleanSpool to get rid of anything left behind.
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Windows Technologies - Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows

"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Update:

I also installed a second LPT Port and it fails to print there too. I
deleted the first LPT Port driver, rebooted and PnP recognized the
printer and installed it again. So I'm pretty sure the HP is
communicating with the PC.

I hooked up an Old Canon BJC 7004 to the PC and installed the drivers
and it won't print to that either.

I always get the same error.

I checked the event logs and I found an error that was repeated 3 times
on the same day...

Event ID 2
ParVdm
Unable to get device object pointer for port object.

Please Help!

BB


"Bikini Browser" wrote in message
...
Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I
made some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately
after I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I
tried to install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message.
I tried to install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB









 




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