Printer Messages (Continued)

Message

Explanation or Recommended Action

 

 

21 PAGE TOO

The data (dense text, rules, raster or vector graphics) sent to the

COMPLEX

printer was too complex.

alternates with

Press [Go] to print the transferred data. (Some data might be lost.)

To print the job without losing data, from the Configuration Menu in

PRESS GO TO

the printer control panel, set PAGE PROTECT=ON, print the job, and

CONTINUE

then return PAGE PROTECT=AUTO. (See page B-14.) Do not leave

 

 

PAGE PROTECT=ON; it might degrade performance.

 

If this message appears often, simplify the print job.

 

 

22 EIO x

Too much data was sent to the EIO card in the specified slot (x). An

BUFFER OVERFLOW

improper communications protocol may be in use.

alternates with

Press [Go] to clear the message. (Data will be lost.)

Check the host configuration. If this message persists, contact an

PRESS GO TO

HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer

CONTINUE

Care Service and Support pages at the front of this user’s guide.)

 

 

 

22 PARALLEL I/O

Too much data was sent to the parallel port.

BUFFER OVERFLOW

Check for a loose cable connection and be sure to use a high-quality

alternates with

cable (page 10). (Some non-HP parallel cables might be missing pin

connections or might otherwise not conform to the IEEE-1284

PRESS GO TO

specification.)

 

CONTINUE

This error can occur if the driver you are using is not IEEE-1284

 

 

compliant. For best results, use an HP driver that came with the printer

 

(page 20).

 

Press [Go] to clear the error message. (Data will be lost.)

 

If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or support

 

provider. (See the HP Customer Care Service and Support pages at

 

the front of this user’s guide.)

 

 

40 EIO x BAD

The connection has been broken between the printer and the EIO

TRANSMISSION

card in the specified slot. (Data loss might occur in this situation.)

alternates with

Press [Go] to clear the error message and continue printing.

 

PRESS GO TO

 

CONTINUE

 

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