Printing strange symbols and ink blots 1

[tgr430]

Hi,

I have a WinXP that is networked to an HP Deskjet 648C. The printer is printing strange symbols and ink blots. I have tried to go onto the HP site and download the latest driver for it but it didn't work. I don't know if I have to do something with the printer port? I am logged in as the administrator and I also logged in as the user but still theres no result? Could anyone offer any advice? Thank you in advance.

Terry

 

[BadBigBen]

Yes, check your cables... see if they are seated correctly... try another totally good functioning one (or new)... check the printheads for corrosion on the contacts, clean them if necessary with a rubbertipped pencil...

Ben

 

[tgr430]

Thanks Ben,

What I did was delete the printer and then readd it through the add printer wizard. The printer was networked to a couple other printers and I was using the wrong PC. Have a great day.

Terry

 

[tuviar]

Hi,
Try to run the utility that cleans the head of the printer.

 

[BadBigBen]

TGR430 - glad you got it running... same to you (have a great day)...

Ben