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JetDirect with Win95
Message #272410
I'm having problems getting my LaserJet 4 Plus with a JetDirect Card to work using Windows 95 on my Gateway P4D-66. Any suggestions?
LJ 4 printing problem
Message #272389
We're having weird problems with a Laserjet 4. It does not print out all the letters of a work – it indiscriminatley misses letters. Is the is this a known problem ? Is there a new driver (we're running shrink-wrap Windows 3.1 David
I just found out the solution : It was just the Netware Capture command set with tabs. Hope this can help anyone… Pierre
LJ4
Message #272385
I have the pronlem of the printer missing the majority of its print area, and the error message 21 print overrun. this happens in ms publisher word 6 and wordperfect 6 + aldus Pagemaker. What is going on? help please.
Gray Scale at 600 DPI
Message #272383
In PCL mode the shading patterns (% black) that the laserjet 4 at 600 DPI generates is too coarse. It is clearly not 600 DPI. I am generating PCL code directly and I have learned that I must define the shading pattern (user-defined patterns). However. I wonder if someone has…
Ron, >> How're your countrymen enjoying 'Dirty Den's Defeat'? Put's a smile >> on my face (and all thoughts of patriotism dissolve). I might be able to reply if I knew what you were referring to . Bruce [TeamHP] 12:26a 17-May-95 (AEST) … using OS/2 Warp v3, OzCIS 2.0c(6)
wordperfect driver
Message #272368
i need a WP5.1 printer driver for the HPLJ4M and the HPLJ4Mplus, I can't seem to find it anywhere. Any clues? thanx mark
Bud, Thanks for the help. Steve
Thanks for the tip on "Raster Mode", Dick. I'll check it out tomorrow. Steve
Standby Mode on 4MP
Message #272362
Hi, I am using a HP Laserjet 4MP with WFWG 3.11 and OS2 Warp without any problems. My question relates to the Energy Star power-saving mode of the printer. According to the manual the printer reduces power consumption when switching to standby mode. How do you know if the printer…
laserjet 4l
Message #272361
pleaswe advise hoe to prevent top left hand edge folding over when printing on avery l7160 labels
Love it! History of names is fascinating stuff. And I bet that belt is something if it's able to drive a huge paddlewheel. Ron Shafran [Farrel Co.]
#LJ4L Sound Driver
Message #272349
The HP LJ 4L worked fine when I first got it. Then I loaded some screen savers, one with sound, but since I don't have a sound card or speakers, other than the little computer speaker, it didn't sound too good. That's when the problem with the sound driver that…
HP4+/Dataprod. Driver
Message #272335
We just installed an HP 4 Plus printer. The only problem we are having, is that is seems to conflict with a currently installed DataProducts LZR 1580 printer. In WordPerfect, for instance, as soon as we try to select a new printer, we get an error message pointing to our…
I am using v1.5 which sounds like the later version but I will try 1.35 and let you know. TIA -Christopher Barnes
WAN printing
Message #272329
We are working on a Novell 4.1 network with 3 servers at different locations connected via 56k lines and routers. Jet Direct was used to set up the printers on each of the servers. One OS2 client acts as a print server to route print jobs from the AS400 to…
PostScript FAQ file?
Message #272326
I'm looking for a file that contains the explanation to the question: why would I need a PostScript SIMM in my HP LJ 4 Plus, if I already use ATM and Type 1 fonts in my work? What's the advantage that would justifify the additional investment in SIMMs and RAM?…
MSDLC hangs WFW
Message #272324
Any reason for the HP Network PRinting Monitor utility isntallation to hang WFW 3.11. Had good working WFW setup, with SMC Elite network card. Did the Monitor install OK, then added the new MSDLC protocol fom the distribution diskette via Windows setup icon. On re-starting system, NET INTIALISE came up…
Microsoft is supplying any WIn95 software at this time
v1.50 is essentially the 1.35 driver with extensions for the LJ 4V. Unless you're using the 4V it shouldn't make a difference. We no longer have 1.35 on-line, so you'd need to talk to HP Distribution at 303-339-7009
What version of the Status Monitor (WIndows Printing System) are you using? Several poeple have said that v1.35 clears up problems caused by earlier versions. You can get it from HP Distribution by calling 303-339-7009
HP LJ4MP ppd file
Message #272311
the ppd file for the LJ4MP contained in this forum does not support the Duplex assembly. Is it possible to find one that does? If possible, please respond by mail.
Firmware – Jetdirect EX?
Message #272308
Can you please tell when the NDS firmware update will available for the Jetdirect EX (J2382B). I have purchased a flash SIMM for the EX, but I am disappointed that there is no firmware upgrade available.
MIO ERROR – PAIN
Message #272305
Help I ha ve had a Laser 4M+ for over a month now and still get "MIO NOT READY ERROR". In the install info, it warns I'll get this message the first time what it will "go away" if I wait. It suggested to remove the MIO card then replace…
>>The heavier car is more comfortable and quieter. The trip is for vacation. Maybe I want the relaxation and comfort and will pay the extra gasoline cost
Some networks have the option to use a banner or separator page which separates all of the print jobs. You have the possibility to choose whether you want to have such a banner or not. It could be controlled by your driver ! Go MAIN – CONTROL PANEL – PRINTER…
#Serial Port
Message #272290
We currently have an LJ4Si connected to a Novell Workstation with Token Ring Technology. We need to be able to also connect this printer to a Bloomberg Dealing Terminal, which has a standard Serial port, but no connections to the Network. What are my options ? Cheers Paul Read.
Dave: >>I usually use whatever office supply standard weight laser/copier paper is currently available at the best case price. We are in an area of low to VERY low humidity and never had a curl problem on the LJ4, don't have a 4P so can't comment on it.
I deliberately did not install the driver that came with the printer and yes, Windows is using its generic driver. Thanks for your quick reply. Regards, Neil
#LaserJet 4+ & Graphics
Message #272285
Hi, I'm experiencing big problems printing graphics with my HP-LaserJet 4+ over a NW3.11 Network using Windows. I've installed the drivers delivered with the printer on every PC. I've configured the driver for Raster graphics and the printer is installed directly on the server (Standard PServer). The Graphics are printed…
#HP Print. Syst. for W95?
Message #272284
I am using HP Printing System (LJ-4:s) version 1.35 with Windows95. Unfortunately the PS does not co-operate too well with the operating system. More precisely the status information applet conflicts with the OS. Is there a Win95 version (pre-release/beta-test/Win NT etc.) of LJ Printing System available at this time and…
Try downloading Service Pack 2 (8 disks!) for NT3.5 from Microsoft, (GO FTP, and then FTP.MICROSOFT.COM) it solves the problem! I have the sam configuration, and the new improved printer driver that comes with SP2 fixed this. Good Luck! Tamas
Jack, I thought the highest DPI for LJII's and III's with WinPrint from LaserMaster was 800 DPI and to get 1200 DPI you had to have a LJ4? You're getting 1200 DPI with a LJII? How long have you had this setup? George
JetDirect and Windows NT
Message #272278
Is there a way to print to a JetDirect printer from NT 3.5 without using DLC? It is my understanding that DLC is not routable and the JetDirect printer, an HP4SIMX, is on another network segment on the other side of a CISCO router. Since HP has a lpd driver…
Looking for LaserJet Mem
Message #272275
Looking for memory board for HP LaserJet Series II printer. Already have a 1mb board, but looking for something with at least 2mb or one of the boards that expanded to 4mb – the max on the printer. Have a couple sources for new boards, but if someone has one…
I am having the same Printer Status window problem intermittently. I have also gone through changing cables, LPT ports etc. I now suspect the PC interrogation speed is too fast for the printer to respond, which I think means HP still has a driver problem. I can't believe that so…
JetDirect & Windows NT
Message #272225
Hi Andy, Thanks for the heads-up on the NT printer issue. I had seen the 255 figure in the book, but wondered what the practical limit was and if there was any advantage to DLC vs TCPIP. I did not know that the DLC was not routable so that will…
Bart, >> Can anyone tell me how to print a single Quicken check on my HP4P?
No, the Roaring Bull is the name of the ferry, not anything more. There are a hundred stories of why a ferry has had that name (the other one on the run is the Falcon) but nobody knows how true they are. It's a car ferry and it's driven by…
I get 1200X1200 out of a Laserjet II, so, yes, it's possible. I use the LaserMaster Truetech boards. LM is the best one to check on this. Laserpix is another you might see advertised. Its output is stunning but its printer drivers are totally proprietary and its board is expensive;…
Well, considering it's a black and white printer I'm not too sure why this is a big problem, but if it won't print colors as grays then it's the WIN95 driver. Since WIN95 doesn't have a 5MP driver it's using the generic Postscript one, most likely, or you are using…
Sorry; DOS is pretty dumb and doesn't use drivers at all. It expects each application to specifically support each piece of hardware. If there is no LJ4 driver in Works, only Microsoft can give you one. If you can tolerate 300 dpi rather than 600, though, the LJ3 driver will…
They are now in the dealer channel but there was a hiccough while shipments were suspended to correct a potential problem before too many got into the channel. Things should improve rapidly in supply now.
Metric sized sheets are supported by the drivers of all HP laser printers. Remember, A4 is the standard in Europe, Canada, etc. as well.
That's why they still sell continuous feed rolls for dot matrix check printing, I'm afraid. You will lose checks now and again with laser checks no matter what.
The best reason for buying a 5P over a 4P is that the 4P has been discontinued.
Gene, >> Thanks for the Boise tip. I haven't tried that one yet
Robin, >> Shouldn't the application override the driver setting?
Allan, >> However. I wonder if someone has "nice" grey scale user-defined patterns defined that I could start with.
Page Accounting on 4+
Message #272181
We are a college with more than 900 students and we currently own a 4+ printer that has impressed us. For that reason we plan to implement 4+ printer in all our computer laboratory. But to keep cost down, we want to charge students for the pages they print on…
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