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Connecting HP LaserJet 6p

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user trying to connect hp laserjet 6p using an parallel to usb adapter. the printer/driver is recognized, I can add the printer but it won't print the test page. It just hangs saying its in the queue. I have cancelled the job. delete the printer and try again. nothing works. I have a laptop that doesn't have a parallel port connection so I am using parallel to usb. any idea?

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by ken

Go to "printer properties" then select "ports" tab and make sure that "USB virtual printer port" is checked off.

by morecowbell

I have gone into that setting, and made sure it was selected. I have gone into Device Manager uninstalled, and disabled and enabled the device. The message says device not being seen...no drivers available. Well, that seems simple, but I am using an XP OS, and the drivers that come with the parallel to usb adapter are 98/2000. Yes, I have gone to the manufactors website to see if other drivers exist, no just 98/2000. Because USB is supposed to plug and play. Ugh..not true here. I forgot doesn't printer cables only perfom from 6-9 feet? Anyone know??????????

by rob miners

a recent post that had the same problem it turned out that he was using a USB extender.
Make sure that you are plugging the adapter to the parallel cable and straight to the USB port.

by morecowbell

HP Laserjet 1320 (Not NETWORKED) is Centronics to Parallel. I bought the parallel to usb adapter.
ugh for some reason it doesn't work. unfortunately we have 40+ of these printer on new upgraded units.

by rob miners

Completely Uninstall and Reinstall your Printer and 'force' XP to see new drivers:

Step 1
Disconnect the printer from the PC

Step 2
Go to the Control Panel and click on Add/Remove Programs. Highlight any Printer Software that is listed here. Select Remove.

Step 3
From the Control Panel, click on Printers & Faxes. Right click the printer in question and select Delete

Step 4
Look at the Toolbar. Select File, then Server Properties. Look in the Drivers tab. Highlight the printers drivers listed here and click on Remove for each one.

Step 5
Reboot the PC. Do NOT reconnect the printer!

Step 6
Go to the website of your printer manufacturer. Look for new XP drivers for your model. Download the correct software.

Step 7
Run the exe file you just downloaded. It should auto-start the installation program

Step 8
The software will tell you when to connect the printer.

Step 9
Once the software is installed and the printer connected, try a test page.

by rob miners

mark the post as useful for others who may have the same problem.

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