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08-24-2011 02:01 AM
I have a brand new Laserjet 1102 (the non-wireless variant) that is connected to a print server (D-Link DPR-2000). When printing to it, I get the error message "Couldn't open fifo (2)" in the printer status window.
I've tried attaching to it through LPD, IPP and SMB but neither of them works. If I connect to it using Bonjour, I get a message that I am connected to the printer but then nothing more happens. If I connect the printer directly to the computer it shows up and print just fine, but not when going via the print server. Moreover, even though the printer is connected and turned on, the print server for some reason believes it to be "off line".
The print server itself have successfully worked with other HP printers (One Photosmart 8050 and one LJ 1200) so I don't see why it shouldn't work with the 1102. Any ideas on how to resolve this issue?
Thanks in advance
09-10-2013 11:07 PM
Hi, I am having this exact same issue running Mac OS X 10.8.4 connecting to a shared printer on a Win 7 x86 desktop. I was wondering how you were able to change the protocol from LPD to HP Jetdirect - Socket. Did you set up a new printer or is there a configuration page somewhere else that I can go to change the current printer?
Thank you for your help
Best,
Anthony
09-27-2014 03:16 AM
Thanks Ruben02! Been puzzled why wireless printing suddenly stopped working on my P1102w printer. Changing to HP Jetdirect-Socket when adding the printer again helped.
For those experiencing the same problem and can't find the printer over the network automatically: Start up the printer. When the blue light on your printer is lit up, press and hold the cancel (X) button for a couple of seconds until the printer starts to print a configuration page. Locate the IPv4 address on that paper.
On your Mac, go to System Preferences > Printers and scanners > Remove any existing non-working printers > Click the + button to add a new printer > Click the IP icon > Enter the IPv4 address in the IP field > From Protocol, change IPP Internet Printing Protocol to HP Jetdirect Socket > Wait a few seconds for the driver to load automatically > Click the Add button. > Start printing!