On Tue, 20 Jul 1999 09:43:04 +0100, Jim Wallace <Jim.Wallace@RIVA- GROUP.COM> wrote: >Does anybody have any clues as to why a 2564B printer (with a dual interface >card) connected via centronics parallel interface to a JetDirect external >refuses to print a test page from the JetDirect. > >The JetDirect doesn't sound likely because it works perfectly well with a >laserjet and the same cable. The interface card has also been swapped out, >but still dead ! > >The config of the 2564B is byte 23=0, 24=0, 25=0, 26=0, 29=0. > >Solongandthanksforallthefish..... > >Jim Wallace >Technical Support >Riva Systems Ltd >UK >mailto:[log in to unmask] I think it may have something to do with the test page is sent in the PCL format and the 2564B does not support that format. I had the same problem a few weeks ago, but the printer still worked for standard text. Bob Thelen Datagate Inc.