Chapter 5 Problem Solving 212
Understanding Printer Messages
22 EIO x
BUFFER OVERFLOW
alternates with
PRESS GO TO
CONTINUE
Too much data was sent to the EIO card in the specified slot (
x
). An
improper communications protocol may be in use.
Press G
O
to clear the message. (Data will be lost.)
Check the host configuration. If this message persists, contact an
HP-authorized service or support provider. (See the HP Customer
Care pages at the front of this user’s guide.)
22 PARALLEL I/O
BUFFER OVERFLOW
alternates with
PRESS GO TO
CONTINUE
Too much data was sent to the parallel port.
Check for a loose cable connection and be sure to use a high-quality
cable (page 45
). (Some non-HP parallel cables might be missing pin
connections or might otherwise not conform to the IEEE-1284
specification.)
This error can occur if the driver you are using is not IEEE-1284
compliant. For best results, use an HP driver that came with the
printer (page 59
).
Press G
O
to clear the error message. (Data will be lost.)
If this message persists, contact an HP-authorized service or
support provider. (See the HP Customer Care
pages at the front of
this user guide.)
Printer Messages (continued)
Message Explanation or Recommended Action
