garbles print.
 

I start printing ok running Deskjet 640C with windows 98
parallel port and cable. Prints ok for a few pages then
loses communication with computer and starts garbling with
symbols and prints empty pages. No conflicts with drivers
and correct port selected.

Start by trying a different printer cable. If that fails check the BIOS
(hardware configuration) settings to ensure that the port is set for
bidirectional printer communications.

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I start printing ok running Deskjet 640C with windows 98
parallel port and cable. Prints ok for a few pages then
loses communication with computer and starts garbling with
symbols and prints empty pages. No conflicts with drivers
and correct port selected.

This article from HP might also help:

HP Deskjet Printers - What to do if the Printer is Printing Strange
Characters or Blank or Partial Pages
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/g...c=e n&lang=en

Shortened URL: http://tinyurl.com/3dbg2

PattyL


wrote in message
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I start printing ok running Deskjet 640C with windows 98
parallel port and cable. Prints ok for a few pages then
loses communication with computer and starts garbling with
symbols and prints empty pages. No conflicts with drivers
and correct port selected.