The usb port on the printer got broken by mistake.
SOURCE: HP LaserJet II p Plus will not print. note spam website posted by john brown below
Hi,
I am assuming that you are using Vista. Based on your post/description:
1. the HP Compaq 6710b has no parallel port;
2. the HP LaserJet IIP Plus is only capable of either serial or parallel connection;
3. hence you're attempting a USB to Parallel interface;
4. the printer is installed in your notebook and is set to USB port;
5. from the printer a test print can be performed but not from the Printer Properties in your notebook;
6. all printing jobs initiated from the notebook results in an "Error".
With the above in mind, may I point/suggest that:
a. Windows Vista driver will only enable your HP LaserJet IIP Plus' basic functions to work. It is not 100% compatible;
b. alternately, you can try using the XP installation CD/drivers of the printer;
c. the compatibility issue may be compounded by the USB to parallel interface;
d. the USB to parallel interface may be hampered by a known Vista USB issue;
e. you can try patching/updating the Vista USB driver. Since this has been a recognized issue with Vista, Microsoft has posted a fix for this here or here.
f. verify that the printer does not display a 22 or 40 Error.
If the printing concern has not been rectified after completion of the above procedures, you may need to:
i. download and install HP Universal PostScript Print Driver; or
ii. consider using a wireless print server connected to the parallel port of the printer; or
iii.consider replacing your printer. Sorry.
Hope this be of initial help/idea. Pls post back how things turned up or should you need additional information.
Good luck and kind regards.
Thank you for using FixYa.
SOURCE: windows xp with not recongise HP Laserjet 6p when plugged into a usb port
When it shows the message new hardware found click on "start" then click on "printers and faxes"Select the option on right side 'add printer" or select from file menu "Add printer" click next if insert installing CD Disk which came with Printer written Divers then click next now computer will start looking for Printer's Driver
other Subjection is
when it shows new hardware found message click on that message Insert Divers CD which came with that Printers Select the option to install driver from CD
Another subjection is Install the CD which came with Printer
Actual you don't have to any thing Insert CD It will auto play and
start installing just read the caption and select the alternatives
Best Of luck
SOURCE: how to remove side panel to reconnect port on hp laserjet p2015dn
prize the gap with the usb/network card in out. this has no screews to hold this and is ment to come off like this
SOURCE: Vista will not print to HP Laserjet 5p
I purchased a Dynex USB to Parallel Converter Cable from Best Buy and tried to connect but had no success. I then sent an email to Dynex customer service and received a reply in about 24 hours. The rep provided spot on instructions which I was able to follow to a tee. My 14 year old HP Laserjet 5P is now ready to run until it blows up.
I spent hours searching web forums and only received overcomplicated replies by people who think they are techies, none of which worked. I am 63 years old and not a techie, so if I can do it, anyone can. I have saved the email and will forward this straightforward simple fix to anyone who needs it. My net cost was $36.00 for the cable.
SOURCE: Paper Jam at HP LaserJet P2055d
There is output sensor where the papers come out, make sure its lowered down, be VERY CAREFUL not to break it.
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Thank you very much. I had to take the printer to a technicial that did excitly what you said. Thank yoy once again.
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