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Printer software problems
Printer software problems
Problem
A printer driver for the HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320 printer is not visible in the Printer folder
An error message was displayed during the software installation
The printer is in Ready mode, but nothing prints
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Solution
●Reinstall the printer software. In the Windows task bar, click Start, select Programs, select HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320, and click Uninstall. Turn the printer off. Install the printer software from the
Note
Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the system tray,
●Try plugging the USB cable into a different USB port on the PC.
●If you are trying to print to a shared printer, in the Windows task bar, click Start, select Settings, and select Printers.
●Reinstall the printer software. In the Windows task bar, click Start, select Programs, select HP LaserJet 1160 or HP LaserJet 1320, and click Uninstall. Turn the printer off. Install the printer software from the
Note
Close any applications that are running. To close an application that has an icon in the task bar,
●Check the amount of free space on the drive where you are installing the printer software. If necessary, free up as much space as you can, and reinstall the printer software.
●If necessary, run the Disk Defragmenter, and reinstall the printer software.
●Print a Configuration page from the control panel of the printer, and verify the printer functionality.
●Verify that all of the cables are properly seated and within specifications. This includes the USB, parallel, network, and power cables. Try a new cable.
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