Enww macintosh problems 175 – HP Color LaserJet CP3505 Printer series User Manual

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The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility.

Cause

Solution

The PPD file is corrupt.

Delete the PPD file from the following hard-drive folder: Library/
Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/<lang>.lproj,
where <lang> is the two-letter language code for the language that
you are using. Reinstall the software. See the getting started guide
for instructions.

The interface cable might be defective or of poor quality.

Replace the interface cable with a high-quality cable.

A print job was not sent to the printer that you wanted.

Cause

Solution

The print queue might be stopped.

Restart the print queue. Open print monitor and select Start Jobs.

The wrong printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name is
being used.

Print a configuration page. Verify that the printer name, IP address,
or Rendezvous host name on the configuration page matches the
printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name in the Print
Center or Printer Setup Utility.

An EPS file prints with incorrect fonts.

Cause

Solution

This problem occurs with some programs.

Try downloading the fonts that are contained in the EPS file to
the printer before printing.

Send the file in ASCII format instead of binary encoding.

You are unable to print from a third-party USB card.

Cause

Solution

This error occurs when the software for USB printers is not
installed.

When adding a third-party USB card, you might need the Apple USB
Adapter Card Support software. The most current version of this
software is available from the Apple Web site.

When connected with a USB cable, the printer does not appear in the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility after the driver is selected.

Cause

Solution

This problem is caused by either a software or a hardware
component.

Software troubleshooting

Check that your Macintosh supports USB and has the
appropriate USB software from Apple.

Verify that your Macintosh operating system is Mac OS X V10.2
or later.

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