My printer, an HP LaserJet 2200, has unexpectedly disappeared from my computer. It�s hooked up to my PowerWave 604/130 running OS 8.6 via a UBS card I added four years ago and has worked seamlessly during the ensuing years. But yesterday when I turned the computer and printer on and went to print, the printer at one point couldn�t be found (error message =-8878) and at another point "didn�t respond" (error message �8993). When I checked the Chooser, the printer had disappeared. I�ve reinstalled the driver, created a new Desktop Printer, unplugged and replugged the UBS cable (and even changed from port 1 to port 2 and back) but with no success. I�ve also turned the printer off and on a few times.
Then to see if the fault was computer specific, I installed the HP software on my G3 PowerBook running system 9.0.4, cabled printer and PowerBook together and got the same results, which leads me to suspect the cable or the printer. Yet neither have been subjected to anything abnormal in the last two weeks to which I might attribute the failure. And the printer appears to be fine in isolation in that I can print a test sheet without a hitch. I�ve searched both the Apple and HP websites for suggestions or leads but can find nothing that will help. Any suggestions for what path I might pursue next? Kelvin Kean Freezing (it's in the mid 20's now but was near 70 on Monday) in Elverson PA -- Power Computing is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Power Computing list info: <http://lowendmac.com/power/list.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/powercomputing%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
