Re: HP deskjet 960c

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HP printers are quite fussy re. the cable used to connect them..

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Mike Hall
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User



"concetta" <concetta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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no, there are not two computers involved. just my laptop. i am using the
same cable i used with the last printer i had-- which died...is using the
same cable ok? i believe i installed the driver after i was given this
printer. i don't know how to check if the driver is good for xp, can you
advise? computers are not my strong point and i appreciate your time.

"Chuck" wrote:

All of a sudden, we have two computers involved, each using a different
interface method?
What drivers are you using for the printer? are they specifically for XP?
Were the drivers installed and then the printer?
Since you don't know how to access BIOS, I'll stay away from there at
this
point.


"concetta" <concetta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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hi chuck,
the laptop is usb, the printer is a parallel port. i am using the
cable
i
had on my older hp printer. The cable was purchased on ebay, and is not
the
best quality.
I do not know how to get into BIOS, but if it is easy for you to
explain,
i
would be willing to give your suggestion a try.
connie

"Chuck" wrote:

This sounds like an example of the long standing communication
problem
with
later versions of windows and parallel port printers, esp. older
models.
Assuming that the printer is connected to a parallel port, You should
try--

Go into BIOS and change the printer port setting to SPP from ECP or
EPP.
The
mode names vary with different Bios Versions, So SPP may be listed as
bidirectional, PS2, or other variations. Windows XP should pick up
the
change on reboot, and change modes. It turns out that the timing and
handshaking between a printer and the parallel port may not work
properly
with older printer models and ECP or EPP modes.

Many of the older HP printers are long lived, and may outlast several
of
the
newer inexpensive models. There is a trade off in printing speed and
quality of printed photographs on the older printers. This may not be
of
concern for your use.

"concetta" <concetta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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i hope someone can help. a friend gave me a HP deskjet 960c
printer.
there
is 10% of the black ink left. before i invest the money in a new
ink
cartridge, i wanted to make sure all is working well. but it is
not...
the printer prints a test page just fine. but for any other word
document,
it only prints the very first line. any suggestions? or do you
think
it
could be because the ink is low? thanks in advance








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