Unable to write print data: Broken pipe

[franz.pfoertsch.brose]

> >
> > I happen to have access to a SuSE 10.3 box with CUPS 1.3.6 installed and
> > just tested to print a test page to a HP 4100 dtn printer configured
> > to use the socket backend. It worked as expected.
> >
> > Perhaps you post more details about that printer and the PPD you use.
> > Are you sure the PPD is the correct one for your printer?
> >
> > Helge
>
> Till now I tried to use the ppd file from linuxfoundation.org. With cups 1.1.23 this worked fine. I just tried the ppd file from HP itself, but the same error occurs.
> Now I'll have a look to the HPJetDirect Firmware of the printer. Perhaps there is an update available.
> I want to test an other HP printer, too. I'll post the result tomorrow.
>
> cheers,
> Verena
Did you tried the generic PPD?
Did you tried the PPD's from cups?

as you described the printer was working with cups 1.1.23.
And now the firmware is broken?

Does: cat /usr/share/cups/data/testprint.ps | netcat <printer-ip> 9100
work?

regards
Franz