Error Messages When Printing to Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 870Cse (249042)
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When you attempt to print to a Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 870Cse printer, you may receive one of the following error messages:
- Cannot print, be sure the printer is connected properly and use control panel to verify the printer is configured properly
- Error initializing output device
- A system error occurred while printing this document
CAUSE
This behavior can occur because the printer driver included with Windows 98 may not be fully compatible with the printer.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, contact Hewlett-Packard technical support to obtain an updated printer driver.
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WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, install the Hewlett-Packard DeskJet 660c driver from the Windows CD-ROM.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/13/2006 |
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