NT 4 sp 6a Printing Problems

This isn't real specific, but...

Both at work, where support is not my primary function, and at home where I also run NT Server, the consensus was to skip SP4. None of us has gone to SP6a, either. Supposedly, SP5 works best if installed on top of SP3 instead of directly atop NT4.

So, *I* would back out the SP's or reinstall NT, then apply SP3, SP5, and maybe SP6 but not 6a.

Since you were running OK on SP5 before, I might hold up there and see how that goes.

My first inclination would be to agree with the first answer and go back to SP5. In my experience, it has never made a difference whether I started the server build with SP1, SP3 or SP4, but there could be something to that. But be very, very afraid of SP6 - SP6a was very quick to follow for some very good reasons.

Other than that, are there any hints in the Event Log as to what is going on?

paul

Are you getting the Dr. Watson errors as well as the EventLog errors as well. I'm assuming this is a re-post of an earilier problem.
1) After installing TCP/IP printing did you reapply the service pack.
2) Check for HP port monitor - Add Printer/My Computer/AddPort... Do you see HP Standard TCP/IP Port listed?
3) Do you have any files in the System32 dir named HPTCP*.*?
If either 2 or 3 are true, you probably have a bad version of this port monitor.
If neither 2 or 3, I'd look at your drivers.
I know there are some issues with HP 4050 drivers (don't remember details although).
Good luck, and if you find a resolution, would you keep us posted? Thanks.