HP Laserjet P1102 doesn't print

[Jedrek]

> > > > Hello CUPS Experts,
> > > >
> > > > I still need help with my printer (it still doesn't print)
> > > > Current status:
> > > > Printer: HP Lasejet P1102
> > > > Computer OS: Linux Debian Squeeze
> > > > CUPS Version 1.4.6
> > > > HPLIP Version 3.10.6-2 (version 3.11.1 refused to install).
> > > >
> > > > HELP! HELP! HELP!
> > > >
> > > > Jedrek
> > >
> > > HELP! HELP! HELP!
> > >
> > > If there is anything i could do to start printing, please tell me.
> > > There has to be a way...
> > > My problem with printing is in the computer, and not in a printer, so maybe some hardcopying of data, or something...
> > > (I'll propably find it hard to belive in woo-doo and Black magic :))) but, who knows...)
> > >
> > > HELP! HELP! HELP!
> > >
> > > Jedrek
> >
> > This is getting really crazy:
> > "Printing Failed. Too many failed attempts."
> > Now the printer won't print, because... it won't even try!!!
> >
> > I do realize, i should have learned at school, bus some things they just don't tell you at school! You have to TRY for yourself.
> >
> > How do I fix this?
>
> There is some firmware, coming from HP, which has to be loaded on to the printer.
> So first, the printer should be switched on, BEFORE starting computer.
> Next in the properties for the printer it comes up with a message about downloading and install this firmware.
> Unfortunately this firmware loads, automatically every time we start up the system. This problem applies to this range of laser printers and I first encountered this with the 1010, but I believe it applies to a range of printers.
> I am sorry to be a bit vague here but when I encountered the problem, somehow I made it happen.
>

I gave up, and switched printers with my colegue.
Thanks anyway.

Jedrek