HP4+ w/ Jetdirect

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On the seventh day, Bill Reed wrote...

> Hi,
>
> I have a weird problem. 2 HP4+ printers, both have internal Jetdirect cards, different model numbers though.
> Printers worked fine then one day both started doing a
> form feed after each printed page. So if I print a 20 page
> document I get the 20 pages of text with a blank page
> in between each printed page. This is happening on both
> printers and I can't find any setting to turn off, modify or
> whatever. Does anyone have any idea as to what my problem is?(with the printers :-)) TIA

Am I right in assuming you're using both printers in the same Windows
domain on one or two print servers? There are settings in the printer
preferences dialog on both the print servers and the clients. First, check
the separator page setting. Second, check if you've enabled an additional
form feed on the device properties tab - it may turn out to be just one
form feed too much. Third, check your printers' config for an additional
form feed.

Oh, see, looks as if I've misread your issue since you obviously have one
page between each printed page. If I were you I'd change the paper first.
You may as well clean the pickup roller with nailpolish remover (yes,
really!) and a clean towel. Get the service manual for this. There are some
rather illegal sources for it but since I doubt it's still being sold it
may be ok. In short: Remove the lowest paper trays and turn the printer
sidewards. You should already be able to see and remove it by pressing its
tabs.

HTH

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