HP LaserJet 5 Printer Driver Interferes with a LapLink Parallel Connection
- Search Again SUMMARY The default installation of Hewlett-Packard Laser Jet 5 printer drivers interferes with a LapLink connection over the parallel port. This is because the printer driver periodically signals the port.
SOLUTION This can be remedied by following these steps:
- Uninstall the HP5L driver using the uninstall program in the HP5L Windows group.
- Reinstall the HP5L driver using the Custom setting:
- Change the default HP Host Driver to HP PCL Driver
- Deselect the PCL Status Window by clicking on the box.
- Continue installation.
- Recommended additional changes once installation is complete:
- Change Print Quality Option setting from Auto to Manual
- Change Graphics setting to HP-GL
In Windows 95 or 98, there is also the option of disabling bi-directional printer support.
- From the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, then to Printers
- Right-click on the HP5L printer driver and click on Properties
- On the Details tab click on Spool Settings
- Ensure that Disable bi-directional support for this printer is either selected or grayed out
- Click on Apply, and then OK
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