| Title: | Microsoft Windows |
| Moderator: | EEMELI::BACKSTROM |
| Created: | Thu Apr 24 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Thu May 29 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 4731 |
| Total number of notes: | 24015 |
Hi all, I'm having problems getting an HP LaserJet IIIp to work as a local printer with a Digital Personal Workstation running NT 3.5.1 . Lots of other printers are working fine with this computer, including a networked printer. In fact, when I try to send output to the local printer, it sometimes goes to the networked printer instead: it seems the networked printer gets everything that goes to LPT1: . The LaserJet doesn't seem to receive anything from the computer, even when I "copy con <port>:". No flashing light, no output, nothing. It prints fine when I do the self test or print test. I tried powering down and unplugging and replugging the cable; still no sign that the LaserJet knows the computer exists. What annoys me is that the Print Manager seems to think everything's fine: a job for the LaserJet will show up for a couple seconds, then finish printing. Anyway, does anyone have any idea what might be wrong here? Am I missing something basic? Is it possible to have a local printer as well as a networked one? Thanks in advance for any advice. --George Paci DTN 225-5633 Digital Semiconductor Information Services [email protected] [Posted by WWW Notes gateway]
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| 4728.1 | TARKIN::LIN | Bill Lin | Mon May 12 1997 18:50 | 10 | |
re: NNTPD::"[email protected]" George, Might I suggest a posting to DECWET::WINDOWS-NT? That's where Windows NT questions are answered. Cheers, Bill | |||||
| 4728.2 | TARKIN::LIN | Bill Lin | Mon May 12 1997 19:05 | 22 | |
re: NNTPD::"[email protected]" >> In fact, when I try to send output to the local printer, it >> sometimes goes to the networked printer instead: it seems the networked >> printer gets everything that goes to LPT1: Perhaps this is a clue. If you have mapped a network printer to the LPT1 port, then you are asking for trouble should a local printer exist on that port. Make sure your network printer is mapped to LPT2 or LPT3 instead. As for local printer port problems, check your CMOS settings for the parallel port and start from a most compatible setting. Do not use ECP or EPP modes unless you are certain the printer supports those modes. Another common problem is printer cable length. 6' lengths tend to be more reliable. Cable quality is usually also associated with some printing problems on 10' or longer cables. Cheers, Bill | |||||