Unusual problem with HP1220C printer!

[Snapshot9]

I have a problem with my HP1220C color printer that is rather unusual. Let me state that I have never had a major problem with this printer until now.

I tried to print an NCAA pdf (Acrobat) document, and it did not print, but seemed to 'stop up' the buffer. The amber light came on signaling that a problem exists, but it WILL NOT clear out. I have checked for jams, and anything else, but to no avail.

I have repeatedly gone and deleted any print held for the printer, also to no avail.

Short of taking the printer apart, and pulling the 'buffer chip', I don't know how else to fix it, and I am not sure if that would or not.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Steve R Jones]

Try turning off the pc and the printer.

[Midknyte]

Which pdf reader are you using? Acrobat Reader 8.1 is bloated. You can try something else like Foxit or Sumatra.

Did you look for updated printer drivers?

[Ratt]

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I have the same printer too and it stopped working 2 months ago. Unfortunately I don't have the time disassemble and repair it. Still one of the best A3 size printers around and will be fixing as soon as I have some free time to do so.

I would suggest searching Google for the HP1220C Service Manual to troubleshoot the printer.