HP Laserjet 5 won't print on XP Pro

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Hi.

I have an old HP LaserJet 5 that has served me well for many years. I made
some changes to my computer and now I can't print.

I recently formatted my hard drive and installed a SATA Raid -0-
configuration on my Intel D945GNT Motherboard. I installed some other
printer drivers from OMNIRUSH Fax server and then I plugged in my HP
LaserJet 5 and it recognized the printer and it installed the drivers
automatically for me.

However now, when I print a test page, it tells me that it cannot print
because the wrong drivers are installed. It tells me this immediately after
I hit the OK button to print.

I went into the bios to check if it is set correctly and it is. I tried to
install LASER JET 4 drivers and I get the same error message. I tried to
install Epson laser drivers and I get the same error.

Of course I deleted the HP 5 driver and I tried to reinstall it and I
followed the troubleshooting tips in help, but I still can't get it to
print.

Any ideas on what to do now?

BB

 

[Bikini Browser]

Update:

I also installed a second LPT Port and it fails to print there too. I
deleted the first LPT Port driver, rebooted and PnP recognized the printer
and installed it again. So I'm pretty sure the HP is communicating with
the PC.

I hooked up an Old Canon BJC 7004 to the PC and installed the drivers and it
won't print to that either.

I always get the same error.

I checked the event logs and I found an error that was repeated 3 times on
the same day...

Event ID 2
ParVdm
Unable to get device object pointer for port object.

Please Help!

BB

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Disconnect ALL printers from the computer and get rid of the Fax drivers you
installed, then use CleanSpool to get rid of anything left behind.
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

 

[Bikini Browser]

Your idea worked... Now I have to start over reinstalling all the drivers
but the HP is working now.

Thanks a bunch!

BB

 

[Bikini Browser]

I just want to say thank you again and again for your help. You sure saved
me a big repair bill and inconvenience. People like you are what make these
forums work and so worth while. Your solution was direct, fast and super
accurate.

Again thanks a million.

BB

 

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

You're very welcome. And thank you.