HP Printers and others have a lot of little basic bugs, but if you know how to deal with some of the more habitual problems you will make the printer your friendly companion to your tasks and projects.
Error code 59 Problem: " Add Memory " error message
Possible Causes and solutions:
• 4Si/IIISi Not enough memory for PostScript option. Verify SIMM's are seated properly, replace any defective
• 5Si 59.X Main motor malfunciton X=1: Main motor startup failure, X=2: Main motor rotation
• 59.XY 4200/4300 Series Main motor failure, check wiring harness Replace main motor, replace DC controller PCA
• 59.A or 59.4 EP Motor Failure - Replace print cartridge motor (LJ 4300 ONLY)
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• Check your free disk space. Double-click the My Computer icon, click your hard drive icon and, from the File menu, click Properties. If you have less than 50MB of free disk space, you'll want to free some up. Delete unnecessary files and programs and be sure to empty the Recycle Bin when you're finished. You may also want to defragment your hard drive and run ScanDisk to optimize your drive.
• Windows XP, click Start and then click Control Panel. Click Printers And Other Hardware and Printers And Faxes. In the Printers And Faxes window, from the File menu, click Server Properties, then click the Drivers tab. This shows the settings in your printer's driver. Compare the settings in this dialog box with the ideal settings in your printer's manual. If you see a discrepancy in these settings, the printer may simply need a new driver and delete old one. You can download printer drivers from the printer manufacturer's Web site.
• Get more help. Installing a new driver or updating your drivers won't solve every printer woe, of course, so understanding Windows' built-in Help system will give you an even sharper troubleshooting edge.
Error code 59 Problem: " Add Memory " error message
Possible Causes and solutions:
• 4Si/IIISi Not enough memory for PostScript option. Verify SIMM's are seated properly, replace any defective
• 5Si 59.X Main motor malfunciton X=1: Main motor startup failure, X=2: Main motor rotation
• 59.XY 4200/4300 Series Main motor failure, check wiring harness Replace main motor, replace DC controller PCA
• 59.A or 59.4 EP Motor Failure - Replace print cartridge motor (LJ 4300 ONLY)
failure
• Check your free disk space. Double-click the My Computer icon, click your hard drive icon and, from the File menu, click Properties. If you have less than 50MB of free disk space, you'll want to free some up. Delete unnecessary files and programs and be sure to empty the Recycle Bin when you're finished. You may also want to defragment your hard drive and run ScanDisk to optimize your drive.
• Windows XP, click Start and then click Control Panel. Click Printers And Other Hardware and Printers And Faxes. In the Printers And Faxes window, from the File menu, click Server Properties, then click the Drivers tab. This shows the settings in your printer's driver. Compare the settings in this dialog box with the ideal settings in your printer's manual. If you see a discrepancy in these settings, the printer may simply need a new driver and delete old one. You can download printer drivers from the printer manufacturer's Web site.
• Get more help. Installing a new driver or updating your drivers won't solve every printer woe, of course, so understanding Windows' built-in Help system will give you an even sharper troubleshooting edge.
