insufficient memory when trying to print

[missy8]

I am trying to print some documents and the first few pages print and then it prints out an  error- "

PCL XL error- insufficient memory"  and stops printing everything.  

[Jetcloud]

Hello,

If you are using Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 server, please refer to the document in the below link:

PCL_XL Errors when Printing Multiple Copies in Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 2008 Se... (http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=c01888699).

Hope this helps.

[davidzuts]

Lets make this real simple.  Change the driver to pcl5 or postscript and the error will be gone.  This error only occurs when using pcl6 driver so changing the driver will make this error go away.

[kusanjiv]

HP LaserJet P2050 Printer Series - PCL XL Error Troubleshooting

Step 1: Download and Install Microsoft Hotfix

The PCL XL errors occur because of an issue in the new Unidrv.dll (6.0.5824.16384) file that is installed when the .NET Framework 3.0 is installed.

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft:

For Windows XP and Server 2003, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948046 for more information.

For Windows Vista and Server 2008, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948349 for more information.

Monitor whether PCL XL errors are eliminated. If not, proceed with below step.

Step 2: Change Driver Settings

Changing some settings in the P2050 PCL 6 driver can help reduce PCL XL errors. The first recommendation is change Print Data Optimization to Optimize for Text and Vector.

If PCL XL errors persist, change TrueType Font to Download as Softfont and Send True Type as Bitmap to Enabled.

Figure 1: Printing Preferences

Monitor whether PCL XL errors are eliminated. If not, proceed with below steps.

Additional Troubleshooting Steps

Most incidents of PCL XL errors can be resolved by abovementioned steps. Below additional steps are trialed in real-life customer cases and are recommended to use when appropriate.

Firstly, for USB-connected printer, make sure the USB cable is of good quality and preferably less than two meters long.

Secondly, reduce print quality (resolution) to 600 dpi as shown below.

Figure 2: Printing Preferences

Lastly, switch to another driver. The recommended driver to use is Universal Print Driver PostScript. Customer should go to www.hp.com/go/upd to download the latest package.

Link- emr_na-c02008692-2 -- Public 

[kusanjiv]

HP LaserJet P2050 Series Printer - Restore factory settings

Restore factory settings

Use the Restore defaults menu to restore factory settings.

1. Press OK.

2. Press the down arrow to select Service, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow to select Restore defaults, and then press OK.

[AgathaV · Accepted solution]

Hi Community,

Try this steps:

1️⃣ Check for printer updates

1. Go to "Settings" on your HP printer.
2. Select "Security & Maintenance" from the menu.
3. Select "Check for Updates."
4. If any updates are available, the printer will prompt you to install them. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. You can find drivers updates, here: HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads 

After the updates, you can check this steps: Memory is Low message displayed on the control panel 

If you have other questions, create a new post in your community.