#LaserJet 4L (Wndw prntg)
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I have a 4L which experienced many of the problems that others have been
mentioning (Cable not connected message…..) When I spoke to an HP technician
I was told to use LPT1.DOS rather than LPT1. My problems cleared up but now I
no longer get the messages that the printer sends back (ie Out of Paper) which
I suppose is really no big deal. Aside from that, when printing a larger
document the printer basically locks up the computer, or the computer becomes
very slow and "jerky" which Windows print manager really should prevent by
handling the printing in the background. My suspicion is that LPT1.DOS somehow
circumvents the Print manager but I don't know.
What I would like to know is, in many of the responses there is mention
of the windows printing system, how do I know what version I have ?, How do I
get a copy if I need an upgrade?, and Will the new version allow me to use
LPT1, get the printer messages, and not interfere with the computers
operation??
Thanks very much for your help in advance.
Rob
The WPS that has shipped with many of the 4L's is v.1.18 or 1.01 which had some
false "communication errors." These were resolved with v.1.35 of the status
monitor — which can only be had from HP Distribution at (303) 339-7009. You
can get it free of charge if you have a 4L. If you already have v.1.35 of WPS,
then make sure that the parallel cable supports the bidirectional communication
necessary for the status monitor to work.
I believe you can click on the Status Window and do an "About"…hopefully
someone will jump in to crrect me.