HP 5200tn HP LaserJet 5200 Series Printer - User Guide - Page 181
Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems - laserjet driver mac
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Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems In addition to the problems that are listed in Solving general printing problems, this section lists problems that can occur when using a Mac computer. NOTE Setup for USB and IP printing is performed through the Desktop Printer Utility. The printer will not appear in the Chooser. The printer driver is not listed in Print Center. Cause The printer software might not have been installed or was installed incorrectly. The Postscript Printer Description (PPD) file is corrupt. Solution Make sure that the HP LaserJet 5200 PPD is in the following hard drive folder: Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/ Resources/.lproj, where "" represents the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the software. See the getting started guide for instructions. Delete the PPD file from the following hard drive folder: Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/ .lproj, where "" represents the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. Reinstall the software. See the getting started guide for instructions. The printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name does not appear in the printer list box in the print center. Cause Solution The printer might not be ready. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a different port. The wrong connection type might be selected. Make sure that USB, IP Printing, or Rendezvous is selected, depending on the type of connection that exists between the printer and the computer. The wrong printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name is being used. Check the printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name by printing a configuration page See Using printer information pages. Verify that the name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name on the configuration page matches the printer name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name in the Print Center. The interface cable might be defective or of poor quality. Replace the interface cable. Make sure to use a high-quality cable. The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected printer in Print Center. Cause Solution The printer might not be ready. Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the printer is on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a different port. ENWW Troubleshooting common Macintosh problems 167