[Ham-Computers] HP LaserJet 4 Printer Problem

[Dale Miller]

On 12/03/2010 11:58 AM, Jim Hill wrote:
> Every so often, I have printing problems.  Initially, a blank sheet
> is provided with every print job.  Since the heat distorts the paper
> increasing the chance of a paper jam, I have plenty of clean scratch
> paper.  Later, the printer stops printing.  Everything seems ok from
> the computer end, but nothing is printed and the printer symbol
> remains in the system tray.
>
> My only solution has been to return to an earlier "image" file I make
> for backup.  Since the image works, I know it isn't a hardware issue.
>
> I use the LaserJet 4 printer with three older Dell Computers running
> Win XP.  I run a parallel printer cable from the printer to a Belkin
> F1U115E automatic switch. One output of this switch is used for one
> computer and the second output goes to a long cable across the room
> to a second switch, and the outputs of this switch  connect to the
> other two computers.
>
> I use the parallel printer port with one computer.  and USB to
> parallel printer adapters for the other two computers (it's a long
> story).  The adapter resembles a cable with appropriate connectors at each end.
>
> When I initially set up the printer, I used the HP LaserJet 4 drivers
> provided by Windows.
>
> Presently, I can print using two of the three computers one using a
> USB adapter and the other the parallel port.
>
> I decided I had a corrupted printer driver, so went to the HP
> site.  A driver is available, identified as HP LaserJet 4, 5, 6
> PostScript Driver.  Do all LaserJet 4 printers use PostScript?  The
> printer was given to me years ago, and originally was in the office
> of a small company, so I don't know what options it may contain.
>
> Jim
>    

Jim have you tried to remove the switch and connect direct to the 
printer to see if the switch might be causing problems?

As far as I'm aware all HP Laserjet printers use PostScript Drivers.
I have a Laserjet 6P and it uses PostScript drivers.

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