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HP Laserjet 3030
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I had a working HP 3030, using a back level PCL6 driver. Except, was getting 'pcl xl error illegalattributevalue' errors. I installed the latest version of PCL6 driver and printer (on USB port) is not seen at all by 'Add printer' process. In re-trying the process, I've ended up with a bunch of the PCL drivers (PCL5, back-level PCL6 and latest PCL6) all installed. And not printer recogniton no matter which one I select.

 

I'm wondering about unintalling ALL the drivers and starting over with the latest PCL6 driver. How do I do that?

 

Also, can someone turn me on to an HP link (or other site) to properly install the HP 3030 on a USB port, step-by-step, please?

 

Thank You in advance for your time and consideration...


Marv

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Hello Marv, 

HP Support website has step by step instructions on installation here's the link to it: 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-3030-all-in-one-printer/378056/how-to

 

Let me know if this helps. 

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Thanks for the speedy response, Waynetheshane.

I didn't find anything, anywhere on that page that would help with my query. I'm still looking fo a way to uninstall all the HP printer drivers. And, I'm looking for a correct sequence for installing that old HP3030, non plug-n-play, USB printer.

Another thing that is bugging me: I had downloaded and installed the latest driver. During the install, I said I had an install disc, properly pointed to the correct folder with the driver in it, but, I didn't know which was the correct .inf file to use (there are a bunch).

So, for me, it's back to scratching my head and wondering...

 

Thanks again.

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Underprogram file and features, looking for HP drivers and uninstall them, Post which you could use the previous link

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Another path...Just open the file with Microsoft Edge and print. All my PCL XL errors disappeared once I discovered this.

 

I'm using UPD PCL 6 driver and DOT4 driver with LaserJet 3030 on Windows 10 64 bit. Adobe Reader DC does not work.

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Waynetheshane,

 

I had already uninstalled everything under Programs and Features.

 

My solution:

 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-pro-mfp-m227-series/9365384/model/9365386/document/...

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TwoCans, 

 

I had tried Edge...and other browsers...and had the same problem.

 

My solution:

 

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-pro-mfp-m227-series/9365384/model/9365386/document/...

 

Works like a dream. Installed itself. And, as a bonus: two-sided printing and much, much faster!

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