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Old October 5th 04, 01:21 AM
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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.
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Old October 5th 04, 01:41 AM
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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.



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Old October 7th 04, 12:27 PM
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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

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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.



 




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