"The access code is invalid" msg when trying to print

[EM64T]

Hello all...

I have a Win98SE machine that just doesn't want to take a certain HP LaserJet 2300 over the network. Everytime I try to install the printer, it installs, but then I get this message after trying to print a test copy:

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Error writing to \\BERTHA\IMC Laser for printer (IMC Laser):
The access code is invalid.

This printer will be set to work offline.
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I know for sure that the printer works, because every other machine in the building is able to use it (WinXP, Win2k, etc.). I know the machine is connected to the network properly, and I can use other networked printers just fine. I have removed the drivers from the registry and hard drive, and I've deleted the port and re-installed it (according to one of the MS knowledge base articles...#260737).

I'm curious as to why this thing is refusing to work, I can't figure it out for the life of me. My only guess would be printer driver issue, but I'm using the original CD from HP.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[rockerfellerz]

Sounds like the machine is not authorized on the network properly? Maybe check for updated drivers and try those?

If you're going through Hell...keep going... (Winston Churchill)
RocKeRFelLerZ

 

[EM64T]

I just downloaded the latest drivers off the web, and it still gives me the same error message. The computer is authorized to use the machine as far as I can tell (because I'm doing the work under the admin account, which of course has access to all the printers).

 

[EM64T]

I managed to fix it, I think. Everything is working at the moment, for future reference I set the Win98 machines to spool rather than printing directly to the printer. Might be just a fluke, but I'm happy right now