Initial message was can not communicate with printer

Troubleshooting
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Machine Information
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Checking the serial number
B
You can see the machine's serial number on
the Touchscreen.
a
Press (
Settings
).
b
Press
s
or
t
on the Touchpanel to
display
Machine Info
.
c
Press
Machine Info
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d
Press
Serial No
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Press .
Reset functions
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The following reset functions are available:
1
Network
You can reset the print server back to its
default factory settings, such as the
password and IP address information.
2
All Settings
You can restore all settings to their factory
defaults.
Brother strongly recommends performing
this procedure before handing over or
disposing of the machine.
NOTE
Unplug the interface cable before you
choose
Network
or
All Settings
.
How to reset the machine
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a
Press (
Settings
).
b
Press
s
or
t
on the Touchpanel to
display
Initial Setup
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c
Press
Initial Setup
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d
Press
s
or
t
to display
Reset
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e
Press
Reset
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f
Press
Network
or
All Settings
.
g
Press
Yes
to confirm.
h
Press
Yes
for 2 seconds

Verify printer functionalityTo verify printer functionality, use the following steps:

1. Turn off the printer and then unplug the Parallel, Serial, or Network data cable from the back of the printer. This will ensure that the information is not being received from the computer or network.
2. Turn on the printer and verify that the word Ready appears on the printer display.
3. Print a self-test on the printer by performing the following steps:
   1. Go to the on the printer.
   2. Press the MENU key until INFORMATION MENU appears on the printer display.
   3. Press the Item key until PRINT MENU MAP appears on the printer display.
   4. Press the SELECT button. The printer should generate a print job.

Try to print a page using the software application or a document in question after attempting each item of the following workaround. This will help determine if the changes made have caused the desired results to occur.

1. Connect the printer directly to the computer. Use an IEEE/1284-compliant cable.
2. Print a Test Page by completing the following steps:
   1. Click Start and then Settings and Printers .
   2. Right-click the appropriate printer driver.
   3. Select Properties .
   4. Click the General tab and click the button in the lower right-hand corner that is labeledPrint Test Page .

If the error is not resolved, try a different IEEE 1284-compliant cable. If there is no possibility to direct connect, use a different network cable, or network port, on the hub. Simplify communication options depending on the specific printer. Use the Control Panel on the printer to turn off High Speed andAdvanced Functions . To turn off High Speed and Advanced Functions complete the following steps:

1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select CONFIGURE DEVICE .
3. Press I/O MENU and disable Parallel High Speed .
4. Press I/O MENU and disable Advanced Functions .
5. Connect the printer to a different location, change parallel/USB/network cables. Bypass switch/hub (if there is any).

For problems with certain applications or documents, try modifying the HP LaserJet printer series PCL6 driver settings, such as:

• Use lower resolution, such as 600 dpi.
• Enable or disable Send True Type as Bitmaps .
• Disable the Print Optimization under Printer Properties => Advanced => Document Option .

Some more steps:

• Try changing the personality type to Auto/PCL/PS in printer Control Panel.
• If changing personality does not make any difference, remove the current driver completely (from Server Properties ), restart the system, and install PostScript (PS) driver.
• While installing the printer driver, select the standard TCP/IP port if the default is HP Port , and vice-versa.

General troubleshooting tipsContinue to isolate the error by printing the job in question after applying each of the following suggestions:

1. Remove any additional memory that has been added to the printer after being purchased. Refer to the User's Manual that was supplied with the printer for memory removal instructions.
2. Try using a different Font within the application or document in question.
3. Try to print using the PCL5e driver that came with the HP LaserJet Printing System.

1. Start the BRAdmin Professional utility, by clicking Start => All Programs or Programs => Brother Administrator Utilities => Brother BRAdmin Professional Utilities => BRAdmin Professional.
2. From the main BRAdmin screen double click the appropriate printer.
3. Enter the print server password (The default password is "access").
4. Click the Control tab
5. Click the Restore Factory Defaults button
6. Click the OK button when you have read the warning message.
7. The print server will then reset back to its default values.

1. Start the BRAdmin Professional utility, by clicking Start => All Programs or Programs => Brother Administrator Utilities => Brother BRAdmin Professional 3 => BRAdmin Professional 3.
2. From the main BRAdmin screen double click the appropriate machine.
3. Enter the print server password (The default password is "access").
4. Click Network Configuration tab, Control Panel and select Set Default.
5. Click on Submit button.
6. The print server will then reset back to its default values.
   
   
   

Via a web browser
Because web based management requires the TCP/IP protocol for communication, any reset option you see when managing the machine with a web browser, will not reset the IP address details that are set. If you wish to totally reset all the print server parameters we recommend you reset the print server by using the BRAdmin application.

To reset the print server (excluding TCP/IP parameters) follow these steps:

1. Connect to the printer using a web browser.
2. Click Network Configuration.
3. Enter the print server password (the print server password is detailed in the user guide for the print server) if it's applicable.
4. Click the Set Default link or Reset Print Server.

Via the control panel (only for network ready models)

1. Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except power cable).
2. Press the Menu or Menu/Set key on the control panel.
3. Press up or down navigation key to select LAN or Network and press Set, Menu/Set or OK.
4. Press up or down navigation key to select Factory Reset or Network Reset and press Set, Menu/Set or OK.
5. Select Reset.
6. Select Yes.
7. The machine will re-start, re-connect cables once this is complete. please rate it
   

Changing the setting on the printer The default setting is thermal transfer for this printer. You can change the setting on the printer so it doesn't show you the error any more by doing the following: Press SETUP/EXIT Press Plus (+) to scroll through the different parameters About the 6th parameter is "PRINT METHOD" Press "SELECT" to select the parameter Press Plus (+) or Minus (-) to change to Direct Thermal (no ribbon) Press "NEXT/SAVE" to save your changes If you make the changes to you printer and as soon as it prints it reverts back to thermal transfer, then your label software or your driver are overriding it and you need to make the change there.
Changing the setting in your label software - this will also change the settings for this label only Open your label Make the change under "label setup" or "page setup" inside your label software.
Changing the setting on the driver - this will also change the default settings for all future labels that you create Go to control panel and devices and printers. Locate the driver for your label printer and make the change under "Printing Preferences".

Go to printers and devices and right click on the pic of the printer and click on printer properties!allmost sure its under the advanced tab!Good Luck!

The problem correspondent to this error code is: "Error relating to PCL emulation problems occurs."
The solution is: · Press the "Return" buttonto clear the message, cancel the current print job, and conduct the next print job, if any. Press Cancel to cancel the print job.

Dear, right click on internet explorer 8, then choose properties and move on tab and choose advance and then click on "Restore Advance Settings" and "Reset". Now apply the changes.

Now choose security and click on "Reset all Zones" and apply once again.

Now apply the changes and then try again you problem has been removed.

Go to printers and fax folder and right click on your printer. Then go to properties and the click the advanced tab. Then choose the option, print directly to the printer. Click apply and close the window.

Your printer is set to default to the Main Paper Feeder, which is probably set for letter size paper. You must tell it to feed cards. On your Windows Desktop, left click mouse on START. left click on CONTROL PANEL, and left click on the PRINTERS icon. On the PRINTERS screen, RIGHT CLICK on your Dell printer icon. On the drop down menu, left click on PRINTING PREFERENCES. On the PRINTING PREFERENCES window, left click on the PAPER/QUALITY tab. Under TRAY SELECTION, choose the PAPER SOURCE where you want your business cards to feed from. Left click on APPLY button. Next, left click on the ADVANCED button. On the ADVANCED OPTIONS window, use the drop-down box next to PAPER SIZE to choose the paper size you want to feed. Press OK button. The PRINTING PREFERENCES window will now reappear. Left click APPLY, then OK buttons. After you have printed your cards, be sure to restore the printer defaults back to their original state, or the printer may jam because it must be programmed for the paper size being used. If you reload letter paper without resetting the paper size, the printer will think there is still card sized paper in the tray, and it will issue a jam or error code until the paper size is set properly.

Open HP Solution Center, Click Settings ---> Print Settings.

Click Features tab, select the Paper Type as Plain Paper.

Select appropriate Paper Size under Size. Click Ok.

Now Print Cheques from Quicken.

If the issue still persists, Navigate to Printers folder, right click on the printer icon and click Properties. click Advanced tab, enable Print directly to printer. Click Apply.

This should now Print the Cheques.

If the issue still persists, install alternate drivers in Vista.

Here are the steps:

Click Windows logo ---> Control Panel ---> Printers.
1) Click Add Printer
2) Select local printer
3) Choose Port as LPT1
4) Choose HP and then select HP Deskjet 6500

After the driver is installed, perform below steps:

1) Right click on HP Deskjet 6500 printer icon in Printers folder
2) Click on Properties
3) Click on Ports tab
4) Choose USB001
5) Click Apply and click Ok

Now try to print.