HP Laserjet 1200

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  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
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    HP Laserjet 1200


    Have Win 7 (64) on new computer. Had to get a modification cable to connect my LPT HP printer to a USB port. Ok so far.
    I cannot get any software to print multiple copies on this printer. I want 5, I get 1. I want 10 and I get 1. Also it will no longer print 1200 DPI.

    Navigating the HP website to obtain any driver updates is a nightmare, in fact my MS Secuity will not let me go to the site HP connects me to.

    I suppose HP just wants me to purchase a new printer, but this one is working fine except the issues above. I have a Canon color printer connected and it will print mulitple copies, but I prefer the Laserjet for quality documents.

    Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 842
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 - OEM Service Pack 1
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    Try one of these:

    Microsoft Update Catalog
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  4. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks guys. I tried all the downloads. Nothing helps. I suspect the fix must come from HP devloping new drivers for use with Win7. I will write them on Monday. I am up and running, just cannot print multiple copies with a single number being inserted. All the best.
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  5. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
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    Hello Gary, welcome to the Seven Forums.

    Try this:

    • Unplug the printer from computer
    • Unistall all HP LaserJet 1200 related software (Control Panel > Programs and features)
    • Click Start > Devices and Printers
    • Click Add a printer
    • Click Add a local printer
    • Choose Use an existing port, click Next
    • From Manufacturer list, choose HP
    • From Printers, choose HP LaserJet 1200 Series PCL5
      HP Laserjet 1200-lj1200.png
    • Click Next, follow the instructions given by install application
    • Do not connect your printer to computer before install asks you to do so


    It should work now.

    Kari
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  6. Posts : 3
    windows 7
       #6

    How to print multiple copies


    In order to get printing of multiple copies you need to disable Mopier Mode:

    Click Start
    Click Devices and Printers
    Right click your Laserjet printer
    Click on Printer Properties
    Click the tab labelled Device Settings
    Scroll down to the bottom
    If necessary expand Installable Options
    Click on Mopier Mode which should be the last of the Installable Options
    You should now be able to select Disabled in the selection box that appears.

    You should now be able to print multiple copies.
    This information is not specific to Windows 7 and also applies to some other HP Laserjets.

    Regards, RobDavies
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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
    Thread Starter
       #7

    This Forum Works


    Rob Davies
    WOW!! A million thanks! Now my HP 1200 will print multiple copies when requested. Changed the "Mopier Mode" tao "disabled". Go figure! Whatever the heck that means. But it worked. Why can't HP and MS put out a bulletin on this??
    This kind of help makes the Forum very valuable.
    All the best.
    Last edited by Gary N; 08 Feb 2010 at 10:26. Reason: Spelling
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  8. Posts : 3
    windows 7
       #8

    Glad the Brits can help the Yanks out for a change.
    Regards, RobDavies
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  9. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Ultimate (64)
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Thanks


    RobDavies said:
    Glad the Brits can help the Yanks out for a change.
    Regards, RobDavies
    You bet.... I will take any help I can get, and yours was terrific. I guess running at 220V just makes you smarter.
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  10. Posts : 3
    windows 7
       #10

    Mopier Mode


    My understanding is that Mopier Mode requires that the Laserjet printer is fitted with a Hard Disk. Mopy means Multiple Original Copies. To minimise network traffic only one copy of the file to be printed is sent to the printer and stored on the Hard Disk. That Hard Disk copy in the printer is then used to print the required multiple copies, instead of the computer repeatedly sending copies. Clearly if the printer does not have its own Hard disk there is no point in enabling Mopier Mode. Why it is enabled by default is beyond me.

    Regards, RobDavies
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