I would suspect an old print driver deigned for an older version of Windows that is not playing nice as this printer is older. The good thing about these SMB class LaserJets is the processors can do the processing without a host dependency, so you can easily use the HP UPD, or a generic driver :-). In some cases, it does come with Windows but it’s usually a really dated version or it isn’t quite right. As such, usually better to download it from HP and install, and not replace the built-in but add it to the driver list.
If you need to see how to install the driver to work this way, here's a [guide|76245|guide] on how to do it. The driver link is in the guide.[br]
***There is no way around it - you need to configure the printer manually to make this work right, as the other modes are touch and go in many cases.***
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality in firmware, so you should be set to use the PCL6 driver - which is best for PCL6 machines. If it doesn’t work, the PCL5e driver is an option.
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality in firmware, so you should be set to use the PCL6 driver - which is best for PCL6 machines. If it doesn’t work, the PCL5e driver is an option. You may need to use the DOT4 port, but I never tested this model so try USB_001 and then if that fails it’s a DOT4 required printer.
I would suspect an old print driver not playing nice as this is an older model. On these LaserJets that do onboard processing, the good thing is you can ditch the dated driver and replace it with the UPD to solve the issue in many cases. Sometimes this is already part of the drivers included with Windows, but this isn't always the case. Download it from HP so you have the latest version and you know it will be present on the system.
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I would suspect an old print driver deigned for an older version of Windows that is not playing nice as this printer is older. The good thing about these SMB class LaserJets is the processors can do the processing without a host dependency, so you can easily use the HP UPD, or a generic driver :-). In some cases, it does come with Windows but it’s usually a really dated version or it isn’t quite right. As such, usually better to download it from HP and install, and not replace the built-in but add it to the driver list.
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If you need to see how to install the driver, here's a [guide|76245|guide] on how to do it. You will need to configure the printer manually, since Windows likes to default to the device specific drivers that tend to be faulty as the OS they work with ages. The link to the driver is in the guide.
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If you need to see how to install the driver to work this way, here's a [guide|76245|guide] on how to do it. The driver link is in the guide.[br]
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***There is no way around it - you need to configure the printer manually to make this work right, as the other modes are touch and go in many cases.***
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality, so chances are good the printer will accept the PCL6 driver. If you have problems with PCL6, use PCL5e.
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality in firmware, so you should be set to use the PCL6 driver - which is best for PCL6 machines. If it doesn’t work, the PCL5e driver is an option.
It sounds like a driver issue. The HP UPD very often works as a replacement driver in more cases then it doesn't. Sometimes this is already part of the drivers included with Windows, but this isn't always the case. I would suggest downloading it and having it handy, just in case it isn't part of your Windows installation.
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If you need to see how to install the driver, here's a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+install+a+HP+LaserJet+Printer+using+the+HP+UPD+%28Windows%29/76245|guide] on how to do it. You will need to install the printer manually, since it sounds like Windows thinks the best driver is the one that doesn't work. The link to the driver is in the guide.
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I would suspect an old print driver not playing nice as this is an older model. On these LaserJets that do onboard processing, the good thing is you can ditch the dated driver and replace it with the UPD to solve the issue in many cases. Sometimes this is already part of the drivers included with Windows, but this isn't always the case. Download it from HP so you have the latest version and you know it will be present on the system.
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality, so chances are good the printer will accept the PCL6 driver. If you have problems using PCL6 with this printer, use the PCL5 driver.
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If you need to see how to install the driver, here's a [guide|76245|guide] on how to do it. You will need to configure the printer manually, since Windows likes to default to the device specific drivers that tend to be faulty as the OS they work with ages. The link to the driver is in the guide.
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality, so chances are good the printer will accept the PCL6 driver. If you have problems with PCL6, use PCL5e.
Try using the HP Universal Print Driver. This sounds like a driver issue to me and not a printer issue. Windows 7 should have this built in so try a manual setup.
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It sounds like a driver issue. The HP UPD very often works as a replacement driver in more cases then it doesn't. Sometimes this is already part of the drivers included with Windows, but this isn't always the case. I would suggest downloading it and having it handy, just in case it isn't part of your Windows installation.
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If you need to see how to install the driver, here's a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+install+a+HP+LaserJet+Printer+using+the+HP+UPD+%28Windows%29/76245|guide] on how to do it. You will need to install the printer manually, since it sounds like Windows thinks the best driver is the one that doesn't work. The link to the driver is in the guide.
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If not, here's a [http://h20566.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=4157320&ac.admitted=1399039456352.876444892.199480143|link] to the HP UPD just in case.
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I have a guide on manual installation up in the LaserJet 1012 Wiki, using the Host based driver HP released for Vista. Use that guide for the steps, but not the links as the 1012 driver will not work with the 1320. You can find it on my profile or looking up LaserJet 1012.
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Your printer is new enough to ship with the PCL6 personality, so chances are good the printer will accept the PCL6 driver. If you have problems using PCL6 with this printer, use the PCL5 driver.
Try using the HP Universal Print Driver. This sounds like a driver issue to me and not a printer issue. Windows 7 should have this built in so try a manual setup.
If not, here's a [http://h20566.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=4157320&ac.admitted=1399039456352.876444892.199480143|link] to the HP UPD just in case.
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I have a guide on manual installation up in the LaserJet 1012 Wiki, using the Host based driver HP released for Vista. Use that guide for the steps, but not the links as the 1012 driver will not work with the p2015. You can find it on my profile or looking up LaserJet 1012.
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I have a guide on manual installation up in the LaserJet 1012 Wiki, using the Host based driver HP released for Vista. Use that guide for the steps, but not the links as the 1012 driver will not work with the 1320. You can find it on my profile or looking up LaserJet 1012.
Try using the HP Universal Print Driver. This sounds like a driver issue to me and not a printer issue. Windows 7 should have this built in so try a manual setup.
If not, here's a [http://h20566.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=4157320&ac.admitted=1399039456352.876444892.199480143|link] to the HP UPD just in case.
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I have something on the 1012 on my iFixit profile you can try,but it may not be ideal. Hence I'm not linking it. If you can make the steps work go ahead and try. Just don't use the links I put in.
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I have a guide on manual installation up in the LaserJet 1012 Wiki, using the Host based driver HP released for Vista. Use that guide for the steps, but not the links as the 1012 driver will not work with the p2015. You can find it on my profile or looking up LaserJet 1012.
Try using the HP Universal Print Driver. This sounds like a driver issue to me and not a printer issue. Windows 7 should have this built in so try a manual setup.
If not, here's a [http://h20566.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=4157320&ac.admitted=1399039456352.876444892.199480143|link] to the HP UPD just in case.
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I have something on the 1012 on my iFixit profile you can try, but it may not be ideal. Hence I'm not linking it. If you can make the steps work go ahead and try.
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I have something on the 1012 on my iFixit profile you can try, but it may not be ideal. Hence I'm not linking it. If you can make the steps work go ahead and try. Just don't use the links I put in.
Try using the HP Universal Print Driver. This sounds like a driver issue to me and not a printer issue. Windows 7 should have this built in so try a manual setup.
If not, here's a [http://h20566.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=4157320&ac.admitted=1399039456352.876444892.199480143|link] to the HP UPD just in case.
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I have something on the 1012 on my iFixit profile you can try, but it may not be ideal. Hence I'm not linking it.
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I have something on the 1012 on my iFixit profile you can try, but it may not be ideal. Hence I'm not linking it. If you can make the steps work go ahead and try.
Try using the HP Universal Print Driver. This sounds like a driver issue to me and not a printer issue. Windows 7 should have this built in so try a manual setup.
If not, here's a [http://h20566.www2.hp.com/hpsc/swd/public/readIndex?sp4ts.oid=4157320&ac.admitted=1399039456352.876444892.199480143|link] to the HP UPD just in case.
I have something on the 1012 on my iFixit profile you can try, but it may not be ideal. Hence I'm not linking it.