Hp2100 printer: option choices on printer. get weird characters.

Hi this is about the printer.....it prints it scans, but if I put a paper and want to change its options I can't there only appear these strange cyphers on the display window of the printer .....Halp.

Hello artsylady,
To get your issue more exposure I would suggest posting it in the commercial forums since the HP laserjet 2100 is a commercial product. You can do this at HP Enterprise Business Community.
The support page for your product may be helpful in the meantime:
HP Support Center.
I hope this helps!
RnRMusicMan
I work on behalf of HP
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