Thread: Datalink Mode ( DOT4 Printer errors )

In article <F80114F4-68B7-4CF3-85D4-1DF47D6BC4E1@microsoft.com>,
Fourprincesses <Fourprincesses@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>I have loaded Windows 2000 Pro onto my system. I have installed the HP V40
>Multi-function printer to this setup. When I try to print I get an error as
>follows:
>There was an error found when printing the document "Test Page" to DOT4_001.
> Do you want to retry or cancel the job?
>You get the error if you select retry and nothing if you cancel. I have
>found a document on the knowledgebase ( 316079 ) but it is of little help.
>It states to move the printer onto the parallel port. How do I move a USB
>device to use the parallel port. My PC is a PIII with 512mb RAM and 120gb
>hard drive. I hope someone out there can help me with this.

Have you installed the V40 drivers? If so, go to the hp.com site and
see if newer ones are available.

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