Chapter 5 Problem Solving 179
Understanding Printer Messages
22 PARALLEL I/O
BUFFER OVERFLOW
alternates with
PRESS GO TO
CONTINUE
Too much data was sent to the parallel port.
Check for a loose cable connection and be sure to use a high-quality
cable (page 41
). (Some non-HP parallel cables might be missing pin
connections, or might otherwise not conform to the IEEE-1284
specification.)
This error can occur if the driver you are using is not IEEE-1284
compliant. For best results, use an HP driver that came with the
printer (page 55
).
Press G
O
to clear the error message. (Data will be lost.)
If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or
support provider. (See the HP Support
pages at the front of this user
guide.)
40 EIO x BAD
TRANSMISSION
alternates with
PRESS GO TO
CONTINUE
The connection has been broken between the printer and the EIO
card in the specified slot.
Press G
O
to clear the error message and continue printing.
Printer Messages (continued)
Message Explanation or Recommended Action
