Zellers - HP LaserJet 1018 $49.99

[johngeush]

I had a problem smiliar at my work, not with this model a 1022n but it could have the same problem

first thing i did is upgraded the firmware version to the newest on the hp website

then i uncheck the birectionnal mode in the port tab of the printer properties,

i find bidirectionnal printing cause alot of problem with network shared printer from a server, (hp 1022n and hp 2600n)

in my setup the printer is connected to the server by network and shared on the server (windows server 2003 (but work alot like windows xp for sharing))

and it should not have any impact thats it connected trought network or usb since when i had this problem the sever could always print but client could not.

I'm pretty sure you have the same problem, it's possible upgrading the firmware won't have a change too, but with 1022n i had problem with the printer it took 2 print job to wake the printer from stand by, now it works fine :p

hope it helps

sorry for my english.

[zavar]

I had a problem smiliar at my work, not with this model a 1022n but it could have the same problem

first thing i did is upgraded the firmware version to the newest on the hp website

then i uncheck the birectionnal mode in the port tab of the printer properties,

i find bidirectionnal printing cause alot of problem with network shared printer from a server, (hp 1022n and hp 2600n)

in my setup the printer is connected to the server by network and shared on the server (windows server 2003 (but work alot like windows xp for sharing))

and it should not have any impact thats it connected trought network or usb since when i had this problem the sever could always print but client could not.

I'm pretty sure you have the same problem, it's possible upgrading the firmware won't have a change too, but with 1022n i had problem with the printer it took 2 print job to wake the printer from stand by, now it works fine :p

hope it helps

sorry for my english.

Many thanks for the response. Your english is good, don't apologize for it!

I checked on the HP website and there doesn't seem to be a firmware update for the 1018... I've tried disabling the bidirectional support, but it doesn't seem to help... from my google searches it looks like the 1018 isn't a good candidate if you intend to share it on a network.

Looks like I'm going to have to think more about taking it back.

[johngeush]

did you try uninstalling the printer,

installing the printer

disable bidirectionnal support

assure that the queue is clear and not in pause state

you could also try to restart the print spooler (control panel --- admin tools --- service ---- print spooler --- restart)

also check the security of the sharing, try with an admin account

anyway, if that does not work, i have no clue, I dont see why the printer would not print the computer just transfer the data, i dont think the printer can see that its the computer or another on the network that send the task, it just received a task sent trought the usb

i dont have anymore idea, in theory it should work... but it's not always true

[Mexi-Can]

FYI

Yesterday I saw 1 at Zellers St Laurent.

[kiiaal]

FYI

Yesterday I saw 1 at Zellers St Laurent.

This deal is still alive...barely!
Is it still $24.99?

[Dubtownsouth]

They are still 49.99 in calgary why????

[Mexi-Can]

This deal is still alive...barely!
Is it still $24.99?

I did not check the price. I think I paid $29 + $5 environmental fee + taxes. Less than $40 all included.

[dealsssss]

Looks like it's all sold out.

[tasamy]

They are still 49.99 in calgary why????

Where in Calgary?

[wfeddern]

I'm running Windows XP, with the latest LJ1018 printer drivers. I've tried plugging the printer into different ports and I end up with the same results.

When the printer is setup for "stand alone" operation, it functions normally. As soon as it's shared, printing from network printers doesn't work and their print jobs end up "clogging" the print queue. I've read that this is due to the host-based driver, but I haven't come across any solution that seems to work.

If anyone has this setup as a shared printer and has it working, I'd appreciate any tips you have.

Thanks.

I am running Windows 7 and sharing this printer, and get the exact same problem. I was able to get some drivers for our mac laptop which work, but the print queue keeps getting clogged up as you say.

I find that if I restart the print spooler service that gets things printing again, but its a pain. When I get some time I will see if there are any newer printers that use the same print engine and may have compatible drivers.

[Lao Er]

Thx OP. I went to a few locations when this deal was first posted and came up empty. But I lucked into one yesterday at a location I know I had already checked previously - so keep your eyes open.

It was the $50 price and item had to be manually entered to find it (wouldn't self-scan at the price checkers around the store).

Later on, I'll see if it works with my DLink DIR-655 router via the Sharepoint USB feature. Anyone tried networking it this way?