HP laserjet 1200 using windows7, cabled to the printer with a usb to parallel adapter

[renradd]

HP laserjet 1200 using windows7. My computer has USB ports, but no parallel port, so the computer is cabled to the printer with a usb to parallel adapter. Sometimes works fine, sometimes system states printer as ready, but will not print. Reboot hardware and on restart, I got one page to print. Next attempt to print puts the document in cue, but just sits there -- no error message. Finally, after multiple restarts, I got it to print (have no idea how), but now I had to print 20 pages one page at a time. It will not print more than one page, even if I select to print 20. Next time I start the computer I don't know if the printer will print. Do you need to use the same USB port each time, Or are the USB to parallel adapters undependable?

[Dave_K · Accepted solution]

Hey renradd!

Unfortunately, parallel to USB adapters can be undependable. Other than a new printer, I'm not sure what would provide you with a fix for this problem. You might try another adapter if you have one, but if that still doesn't work I would look into a printer that your computer could support.

Hope this helps!

[steinkori777]

I just purchased my printer yesterday. It is a wonderful product. I hooked it all up fine and did a test print. Something is wrong though because when I try to print, it gives me a message saying hook up some sort of cable. The printer does not hook to my laptop. Of course I am sure I did something wrong.  Do I need another adapter?

                                                                                               Thank you for any help you may suggest.

                                                                                                       Kori

[KathySch]

Have you replaced your printer yet? I am so tired of fighting this problem even tho I love the 1200 printer. Wondered what you bought. Thanks.

[renradd]

I got the HP 1200 to work only intermittently. I resolved the issue by giving the printer to my daughter who has an older computer with a parallel port. I bought an HP photosmart 6510 and now I perform wireless printing from my laptop and my I-phone. I can also print over the internet, but I perform that operation so seldom that I have to relearn the process each time.

The model below the 6510 seemed too cheap and I bought the 6510 when it was way on sale. I do, however, still dislike having to cope with inkjet cartridges, their expense, and their lack of longevity. The toner for a laser used to last almost a year. What I really need is a printer that doesn't bother with photos, that prints black and white only, but otherwise has all the networking, scanning, copying functions of the 6510. That should be about $29.99, right?

[KathySch]

Sure, about 2,999.00. We have seached the HP site, Staples, and Best Buy. I think we will spend about $250 to get the same features and longevity our beloved 1200. It lasted 10 years with no issues - and as you say, a toner cartridge lasts forever. Thanks for responding!

[KathySch]

We are considering the HP Laserjet Pro 400 - no color, no faxing, just fast black and white printing. I saw the HP P2055dn at Staples for $319 but could not find it on the HP web site - not making it??? Also saw the Lexmark E260dn for $150 - not ready to move away from HP for printing.