First, check in device manager under PORTS, that LPT1 (printer port) is
correctly installed (IRQ, DMA, address, etc) and the go to the printers
folder and make sure that the printer is connected to this port, do this by
right-clicking on the printer, then properties, then details.
Hope that helps.

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> I tried thiis solution and it didn't work for me.  My Deskjet 520
> still doesn't print.  I don't understand the problem.  I was using it
> with another PC with W95 installed.  When I try to print, a dialog box
> labeled 'Print Folders' pops up with the message:
> There was an error writing to LPT1 for the Printer: HP DeskJet 520
> Printer
> The printer is not ready - make sure it is turned on and online.
> Well it is turned on and online
> When I hit cancel, the lights on the printer blink and it acts like
> it's gonna print something...but nothing.  Can anybody help?