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Why does my HP Printer print blank pages

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by Member 22108700

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I have an HP Deskjet 890C connected to a network hub with 2 PCs. I can print from the primary PC but when I try to print from the other PC I get a partially printed document with lots of blank pages, every time. The primary PC has file /printer sharing enabled. The network sees the printer. The parallel port in the bios is configured to ECP/EPP for both PCs. This used to work just fine. Any Ideas please

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by raffi_

When troubleshooting this type of problem you need to simplify things.

Plug the printer directly into the problem machine.

Test it.

Does it work? The problem likely lies in your network. Bad cable to the hub etc.

Problem persists? Theconfig of the workstation is to blame. Check your BIOS setting sagain. Check for current drivers. Check for Service Packs.

Regards
Raffi_

by stillatit

When you look in the printer properties, under spool options, you can start printing after the first page is spooled, or after the last page is spooled. Set this to last. What may be happening is that the printer is outrunning the data.

Good luck.

by gigelul

If I understand correct, the printer is attached to one PC (not to HUB - by default HP890C don't have network card).On PC where the printer is attached/installed make sure you have the latest driver. Also make sure that you has installed the driver for all OS that you use on computers. On computers with problems download driver for printer, using add network printer wizard.

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