If you haven't already I would suggest you completely uninstall the printer, restart the computer and try again. Maybe with more current drivers than are on the XP build - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=14999&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=25479&swLang=8&swEnvOID=228
John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I,CompTIA A+, N+ -----Original Message----- From: Tony Volpe [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:56 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Printing issue This is directly connected; not shared; and I do not believe the Port Configuration option show anything but transmission retry time Any other thoughts At 08:45 AM 12/17/2008, you wrote: >Make sure SNMP is turned off on the port properties. > >-----Original Message----- >From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] >Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:31 AM >To: NT System Admin Issues >Subject: Printing issue > >I did an upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows XP Pro on two Dell >GX270s. Both upgrades went smoothly. One has a Laserjet 1200 >attached by the parallel port (LPT1) and it worked well. The other >has a Laserjet 5 also connected to the parallel port with a >centronics cable. It will not take the Laserjet 5 drivers with Add >Printer (error). After may efforts to install the Laserjet 5 , tried >the Laserjet 4. It took the driver and it print out the test page >then went immediately 'offline'. The offline feature is not >checked. It also showed up as shared. If I shut off the share, >the Icon show ready then goes immediately to offline. >Suggestions please > >~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > >~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > >No virus found in this incoming message. >Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com >Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.18/1852 - Release Date: >12/16/2008 6:11 PM ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
