F 7: HP LaserJet 4000N stopped working for me via parallel port...

Chris Mohler cr33dog at gmail.com
Thu Aug 2 21:09:25 UTC 2007


On 8/2/07, Gilbert Sebenste <sebenste at weather3.admin.niu.edu> wrote:
[...]
> > If you get a test page,  then you know at least the printer is
> > functioning and properly connected.  Next, I'd probably stop the
> > "hplip" service, restart CUPS and see if the parallel port is then
> > offered.  Or use the CUPS web interface (http://localhost:631).
>
> All fail, even though it "sees" it, obviously. The printer state says
> "Ready" in the window. I tried a new cable, that didn't work, either.
> I tried a different machine...nada.

http://www.google.com/products?q=HP+LaserJet+4000N

Seriously, since you tried another machine and another cable it seems
that the fault lies with the printer.  Try going through the menus -
look for something like "print event log" in the "information" menu.
My 5000N just spit out a list of paper jams, but maybe there's a clue
in yours.

Chris




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