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mlmoody2000 · Mar 28, 2008, 05:35 PM

hp 3052 wont print from osx, but will from xp in parallels. if i re-boot from external drive, not "updated" with recent Apple updates, it prints.
have installed hpijs linux driver to no avail...can time machine "restore" or take me back to that particular system configuration, and leave the rest in tact? or, is there a simpler fix?

turtle777 · Mar 28, 2008, 05:41 PM

Guckst Du hier

http://forums.macnn.com/92/networkin...m/#post3629881

Try Oreo's advice first. I haven't tried that new app.

If that doesn't work, read through the link I provided.

-t

mlmoody2000 · Mar 28, 2008, 10:35 PM

Hey, I have a working system, and TM. But, I cannot follow your path for a new pstop. I cannot even see an "libexec". I know, this must be simple, but spotlight doesn't show it, and searching various libraries, sub-folders gives me nada.
can you help a little more so I can try replacing the pstop?
thanks again

mlmoody2000 · Mar 28, 2008, 10:36 PM

Hey, I have a working system on an external drive, and TM. But, I cannot follow your path for a new pstop. I cannot even see an "libexec". I know, this must be simple, but spotlight doesn't show it, and searching various libraries, sub-folders gives me nada.
can you help a little more so I can try replacing the pstop?
thanks again

turtle777 · Mar 28, 2008, 10:58 PM

Try Oreo Cookie's advice first, Download the app and see if it works.

-t

OreoCookie · Mar 29, 2008, 03:46 AM

Apple has released an updated version of the Security Patch. Make sure to install that first, then install the app I've linked to. Do not try to the other trick, it's probably unnecessary after the release of the two pieces of software.

mlmoody2000 · Apr 8, 2008, 09:06 PM

Thanks for the input so far..I havn't downloaded airport printer fix app. I will have to travel to somewhere with internet speed for me to do that...I live far far away from "good" internet. But, I am not wireless printing. I am plugging in the printer via usb port. have tried a couple different drivers too.
newest security update installed, If I re-install leopard, I think it will work again, but would i have to re-install all my apps too? seems to me in os9 i could re-install a system, and it would leave all the apps in place. at this point, this seems to be a relatively simple potential solution, albeit not too progressive.
Please keep the advice comin!
mike

Cold Warrior · Apr 8, 2008, 09:10 PM

Leopard has an option for an archive-install. It will preserve users, network settings, and applications.

turtle777 · Apr 8, 2008, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by mlmoody2000

Please keep the advice comin!
mike

My advice is to read the thread linked above.

Specifically, follow the instructions found here:

can confirm that replacing just the "/usr/libexec/cups/filter/pstops" file fixed printing problem on my system. Here are the steps I used:

1. Double click /Applications/Utilities/Terminal.app
2. In the terminal window type "cupsdisable" (no quotes) and press return.
3. Make sure that you have the last Combo Updater file MacOSXUpdCombo10.5.2.dmg. Double click the file to open it and you should see MacOSCUpdCombo10.5.2.pkg.
4. Use Pacifist to open this package file.
5. In the search box at the top right if the window type "pstops" (no quotes) and it will find the file "/usr/libexec/cups/filter/pstops".
6. Select this file so that it is highlighted and then click the "Install" button from the tool bar. You will need to authorize as the root/administrator. It will prompt you that there is a file of that name already existing so go ahead and over write the other file.
7. Once that is complete, go back to your terminal window and type "cupsenable" (no quotes) and press return.
8. Now try printing something.

It should go faster than archive-install.

-t

mlmoody2000 · Apr 9, 2008, 07:22 PM

bless you for detailed advice like this! I will indeed try it turtle-man.
mike

mlmoody2000 · Apr 11, 2008, 04:51 AM

Well, got to a high-speed location, downloaded pacifist and gave it a try. the following is the resultant "error" preventing the print from proceeding.

Printer busy (status:0xe00002e9)

feeling like I had not much to lose, I opened 10.5.1 with pacifist, and installed the pstop file from that, and the problem remains the same.

Hmmm. I am thinking a complete reinstall. what a PAIN.

any further advice would still be apreciated.
Mike

turtle777 · Apr 11, 2008, 08:59 AM

That's too bad.

You said you opened 10.5.1 with Pacifist. Did you try with 1-.5.2 ? I don't think it will make a difference, but it's a last thing you could try.

-t

mlmoody2000 · Apr 13, 2008, 01:55 AM

did the archive/install. downgrade to 10.5.0 bingo. we were printing.
this morning i needed to print again; now the printer window says "printer off-line"
i tried turning off then on again, no dice. re-boot, no dice.
bring in the kids macbook and printed my document from that using a flash drive.
WHAT IS UP?
help.

mlmoody2000 · Apr 13, 2008, 01:56 AM

also, with pacifist, i did do the 10.5.2 first...since that produced no benefit, i went to .5.1
now down to 10.5 and got 2 pages printed, but now can only print with the kids computer. Hmmmm.

mlmoody2000 · Apr 13, 2008, 02:04 AM

right clicking printer in prefs, has given me another page. maybe this is it? "reset printer" could be the final answer..
maybe.

turtle777 · Apr 13, 2008, 02:14 AM

Your problem seems to be different from others. If your printing works with some printers, but not with others, maybe something with your printer or printer driver is wrong.

-t

OreoCookie · Apr 13, 2008, 02:24 AM

Yes, especially since Apple has released an updated version of the Security Update which has solved my problems `officially'.

naphtali · Apr 13, 2008, 10:32 AM

Could it be an issue of Parallels running in the background locking the printer USB port?

http://dd1.parallels.com/ul/j(D73hob...ng_Devices.pdf (PDF):

"Only one OS can use a device at a time. Follow the same steps to disconnect the device from the Windows virtual machine and give it back to Mac OS X."

mlmoody2000 · Apr 13, 2008, 07:30 PM

did indeed get more printing done, but have yet to use parallels since the renewed functionality. will run parallels, and try mentioned process... still feeling pretty happy about the right click printer reset. much better than before!

naphtali · Apr 13, 2008, 08:57 PM

Do you get printing problems only when Parallels is running?

I think the device limitation has been there all the while (with VMware as well) - either your VM or Mac gets the port.

mlmoody2000 · May 11, 2008, 04:39 AM

couldn't print a thing today. Printed without trouble (almost) until now. sometimes, if i remove the usb cable, then re plug it back in, the machine will "connect" and print without a hitch. but today, couldn't make it do anything. reset printer, reinstalled foomatic instead of standard driver and still no dice.
is there another driver to try?