HP Laserjet 1100 - print fails

Hi
I have an OLD HP Laserjet 1100 which I used to be able to print from fine on my old XP (SP2) machine. I have recently set the printer up on a new laptop running XP (SP3) using a parallel to USB converter. It's using the same drivers. However, now, whenever I try print I get an immediate message saying "Print failed". Doesnt give me a reason. Just won't print!! If there is anyone out there who can help me I'd appreciate it!
Regards,
AEC
p.s. Buying a new printer is unfortunately not really an option.

Hi there. This is funny, or sad really. I have the exxact problem. When it doesn't print it says this printer is not connected.
That just can't be. What about firmware? While nosing around the HP site I noticed it says firmware needs to be updated.
I'm not sure how to do this.
Have a great day,
Zarifa

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Last edited by ugkbunb (2009-09-07 20:11:27)

skottish wrote:I'm curious why you're using gutenprint drivers for a HP printer. hplip provides everything needed for HP printers.
Tell you the truth... I have no idea how to change it or what not... I didn't even add that manually... just rebooted my computer one day and it appeared there.
hpsetup does not detect my printer
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There was an error during the CUPS operation: 'client-error-not-possible'
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The system-config-printer dialog looked familiar and I believe that when I intially was able to set up my printer and had it working upstairs I used that dialog to add my printer.
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This is an ugly workaround which works if you have only one printer (the one with the adapter cable) on USB. Does it work for you?
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Driver: Local Raw Printer (grayscale)
Now I think that is my issue... I need to have it set to the correct driver... if I hit modify printer and select my Make/Model I get the following access error:
401 Unauthorized
Enter your username and password or the root username and password to access this page. If you are using Kerberos authentication, make sure you have a valid Kerberos ticket.
However there is no prompt or I do not know where to enter this information to.
Last edited by ugkbunb (2009-09-07 19:06:48)

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Hi there. This is funny, or sad really. I have the exxact problem. When it doesn't print it says this printer is not connected.
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Have a great day,
Zarifa

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