Vista has died, so you won't get updates. You could install Linux to get a modern operating system. The drivers are included. However, the problem might be in the printer since it's intermittent. It picks up a glitch and from there on it's all gibberish. Try wireless and see if that works.
SOURCE: Error Message "Page too Complex"
Hi Sccfire, This apparently is a fairly common problem with the 2800 series printer and associated with connection to a PC using USB. It can only be overcome by manually configuring the printer?s USB port to work in standard mode rather than at high-speed USB2.0 mode which probably won?t be to much of a problem. Here is a link from a support page on HP?s site that should walk you through the process: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00506095 Let us know how it goes and please don?t forget to rate the posting.
SOURCE: Duplex printing: 2nd page is upside down.
START PRINTERS & FAXES PRINTING PREFERANCES choose both the options - print on both sides - flip the page option apply ok close the printing preferances box try printing
SOURCE: HP PSC 2410 very slow printing issue
It is a cartridge problem. Solution for my hp 3645 (I have the same story as bb18, but different printer) was to remove color cartridge!
The printer is fast now, of course it does not print in color :) (I`m waiting for a new color cartridge) Good luck,
Marcin
SOURCE: My printer only prints gibberish
With the printer on, pull the printer's AC plug from the wall.
Then power down the computer.
Wait 30 seconds, turn the computer on first.
Put the printer's AC cord back into the wall.
After the computer has booted to the desktop, turn the printer on. This should clear the issue.
If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe
I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309
SOURCE: prints extra blank page for every one page of printed material BEWARE SPAM NUMBER 1-800-532-4187
Ok, I too have HP Photosmart 7280 and it was spit'g out a blank page
after each print page.
I went into the Control Panel/Printers - Right
click on the HP Photosmart 7200 series icon and choose delete. Don't
worry...just delete it.
Right above (Vista) click on Add a Printer - it's going to ask you if you want to add a local printer which is connected via USB connection or if you are set up wireless then choose Network
It will find your printer click on the printer hit next - then this is the most important step
It will ask you to find the manufacturer it shows Hewlett-Packard and underneath it shows HP - Do not click on HP - you'll have the same problem with that driver - choose Hewlett-Packard and find this driver HP Photosmart C7200 series Version 61.71.244.0 [3/23/07]
Hopefully they are all digitally signed with this information.
Click on that driver and click next - then click on replace the current driver and click next.
Print a test page and problem should be solved. Hope it helped!
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