Printer prints 2 hearts on Page

[frank664]

Hello every time I start up my computer which is connected to a Lexmark Optra E320 Printer. It prints two hearts. My operating system is windows 98se and I have the latest drivers installed for the printer. It prints fine other that it is a waste of paper every time the computer starts.

Thanks

 

[kiddpete]

Try starting with the printer turned off. When you then turn the printer on, does it still print the two hearts?

 

[diogenes10]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;157145

See if this helps. I did find one reference of it working with your model of printer too.

 

[frank664]

I will try diogenes10 suggest next time I have a chance. In regards to kiddpete's post, when I turn the printer off and then start the computer, and then start the printer it doesn't print the two hearts.

Thanks for all of the help

 

[kiddpete]

That means its not really sending something to the print queu. It's something like a turn on transient of voltage going to the printer.

 

[UncleRick]

Here is a guess,

Try playing around with your port type settings in the BIOS.

SPP ECP EPP

If it is a bydirectional printer (monitored by software) SPP won't be to helpful.

Also, Diogenes10's post looks promising

good luck