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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his
LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
"Henry Ross" wrote in message ... A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC It might just be as simple as setting that printer to default. In the list of printers, there could be something else set as default (such as document writer) |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect
his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC It might just be as simple as setting that printer to default. In the list of printers, there could be something else set as default (such as document writer) Thanks for the suggestion, but that's already been done! |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
"Henry Ross" wrote in message ... A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC It might just be as simple as setting that printer to default. In the list of printers, there could be something else set as default (such as document writer) Thanks for the suggestion, but that's already been done! If you go to print (for example) a Word document... can you see the preview OK? or does it not even allow a preview? |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
check this link out for a interface card
http://www.pricewatch.com/controller_cards/parallel.htm "Henry Ross" wrote in message ... A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
LPT-USB cables are pretty foolproof technology, and I've used them quite a bit
in recent years. My rule of thumb for many years with Windows is that if the printer can print a test page, it can print (almost) anything else. The exception is if the information being printed manages to exceed the capacity of the memory in the printer, but the result of this would be premature ejection of a half-printed page. (In this respect, additional memory may be considered to be Viagra for an aging printer.) "it won't print anything else" What are the symptoms? Describe what happens when it does not print. Does the printer print a simple text file from Notepad? This would be a good test, because it does not tax a printer's memory capacity. You might also check the printer's Windows configuration vs, its real configuration, especially memory. Also, change the number of dpi as a test. .... Ben Myers On Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:56:15 -0000, "Henry Ross" wrote: A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
I also suggest getting a LPT port card. They are dirt cheap and will
solve his problem. Here's a link to ones that are sold at Newegg: http://tinyurl.com/yr5xvn BigJim wrote: check this link out for a interface card http://www.pricewatch.com/controller_cards/parallel.htm "Henry Ross" wrote in message ... A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
Your printer requires a true by-directional port. Get a parallel printer
card, and install it in to the computer. I am sure that the printer will work. I have been through this with a similar printer. A second solution, but more expensive is to get a network to parallel printer adaptor and a router. Connect the computer as a network machine and connect the printer to the router via the adaptor. My first suggestion is the cheapest and easiest. -- JANA _____ "Henry Ross" wrote in message ... A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
On balance, I have to agree. The cost of the card may far outweigh the time
spent troubleshooting why the parallel to USB connection does not work reliably. .... Ben Myers On Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:52:46 -0400, Michael Johnson wrote: I also suggest getting a LPT port card. They are dirt cheap and will solve his problem. Here's a link to ones that are sold at Newegg: http://tinyurl.com/yr5xvn BigJim wrote: check this link out for a interface card http://www.pricewatch.com/controller_cards/parallel.htm "Henry Ross" wrote in message ... A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). Because it only connects via an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC |
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Problems connecting an old HP LaserJet 2100 to an XP Pro machine
On Mar 9, 11:20*am, Ben Myers
wrote: LPT-USB cables are pretty foolproof technology, and I've used them quite a bit in recent years. My rule of thumb for many years with Windows is that if the printer can print a test page, it can print (almost) anything else. * The exception is if the information being printed manages to exceed the capacity of the memory in the printer, but the result of this would be premature ejection of a half-printed page. * (In this respect, additional memory may be considered to be Viagra for an aging printer.) "it won't print anything else" * What are the symptoms? * Describe what happens when it does not print. * Does the printer print a simple text file from Notepad? * This would be a good test, because it does not tax a printer's memory capacity. * You might also check the printer's Windows configuration vs, its real configuration, especially memory. *Also, change the number of dpi as a test. ... Ben Myers On Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:56:15 -0000, "Henry Ross" wrote: A colleague has just bought a new computer and is struggling to connect his LaserJet 2100pcl6 (yes, I know it's old!). *Because it only connects via *an LPT cable and the new machine doesn't have an LPT port, he's got hold of an LPT-USB adaptor and plugged it into his USB port. Windows XP Pro SP2 recognises it and prints a test page, but it won't print anything else (such as a Word document). *Under the properties he's selected the USB port, and the print processor shows "WinPrint" and RAW data type. Can anyone suggest what else he might be able to do to get this bloody thing working, or is he going to have to buy a new printer? Many thanks. TrentSC- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - USB to Parallel convertors are not all "created" equal! I have seen several "generic" models fail to work correctly. There are several differebt parallel add-on boards. PCI and PCI Express models are not 'interchangable" so make sure your get the correct one for the motherboard slot. |
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