hp deskjet f2280 wont print i have an old computer which only had usb1 i was told that i need usb2 so i purchased a usb 2 card fitted it to my pc re- installed printer i go to print and it just sends out a blank page.
I have changed the cable no effect.please make it simple

Which operating system are you using?

Which operating system are you using?

I am using windows xp proffesional.

Is it an "all in one" printer? ie scanner copier and printer together?If so can you copy a document OK?

Is it an "all in one" printer? ie scanner copier and printer together?If so can you copy a document OK?

Yes thats the one

Can you copy a document properly?

Can you copy a document properly?

Yes copy is ok.

Go to "start" on your pc,up to "settings" and across to "printers and faxes",click that, does your printer appear in the box? If so,right click on it,select properties and do a self test..does that print?

Go to "start" on your pc,up to "settings" and across to "printers and faxes",click that, does your printer appear in the box? If so,right click on it,select properties and do a self test..does that print?

No ive also tried drivers, the printer works no problem on my mates laptop. ive tried diferent ports as well been at it for a couple of weeks now.

Any flashing lights on the printer when you try to print?

Any flashing lights on the printer when you try to print?

Dont think so i am not at home now so i canot be 100 % sure.

Ah OK..it's obviously a setting somewhere on you PC...you could try this..I've known it to work before..
Go to My Computer, right click & select Properties. Choose the Advanced panel. Click the first Settings button, in the Performance Section. Choose the Data Execution Prevention panel. Choose the first radio button, "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only", not the second one "Turn on DEP for all "....and then try a print..did you load all the HP software that came with the printer?Can you print a test page from that?

Ah OK..it's obviously a setting somewhere on you PC...you could try this..I've known it to work before..
Go to My Computer, right click & select Properties. Choose the Advanced panel. Click the first Settings button, in the Performance Section. Choose the Data Execution Prevention panel. Choose the first radio button, "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only", not the second one "Turn on DEP for all "....and then try a print..did you load all the HP software that came with the printer?Can you print a test page from that?

Thanks for you help it is verry much apreciated, i will try that when i get home and let you know the outcome. thanks again.

Or another to try is go to the printer properties by right clicking the printer icon on Printer & Faxes,go to Advanced Options and select the option that reads "Print Directly to the Printer." this works sometimes also...

Ah OK..it's obviously a setting somewhere on you PC...you could try this..I've known it to work before..
Go to My Computer, right click & select Properties. Choose the Advanced panel. Click the first Settings button, in the Performance Section. Choose the Data Execution Prevention panel. Choose the first radio button, "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only", not the second one "Turn on DEP for all "....and then try a print..did you load all the HP software that came with the printer?Can you print a test page from that?

I loaded the disk that came whith the printer and it initialy printed a test page but still had the no print problem it also does not print a test page now

Well at least it'll pass 10 minutes on for you when you get home :) Has this printer ever worked on this machine?

Well at least it'll pass 10 minutes on for you when you get home :) Has this printer ever worked on this machine?

No never:confused:

Let us know how you get on with those couple of suggestions...

Ah OK..it's obviously a setting somewhere on you PC...you could try this..I've known it to work before..
Go to My Computer, right click & select Properties. Choose the Advanced panel. Click the first Settings button, in the Performance Section. Choose the Data Execution Prevention panel. Choose the first radio button, "Turn on DEP for essential Windows programs and services only", not the second one "Turn on DEP for all "....and then try a print..did you load all the HP software that came with the printer?Can you print a test page from that?

When i click the first setting button there is no Choose the Data Execution Prevention panel .and try as much as i can i canot find it.
the print directly to printer has been exicuted and that has not rectified it.

Isn't there a tab labelled DEP,I have 3 computers here running a mixture of XP and Vista and they all give me this option...strange..:huh:

Isn't there a tab labelled DEP,I have 3 computers here running a mixture of XP and Vista and they all give me this option...strange..:huh:

Just had a go on my laptop and its there, i am not whith the rouge computer at present but will have another look at it tommorow and get back to you now i know what i am looking for:confused:

OK... good luck :)