My printer is against me. . .

Millenniumfalsehood · 07-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Let me explain why: I am trying to print a model at "fast draft" resolution, so I don't waste ink(I plan on re-painting the kit, so I am printing it with a minimum of ink usage). When I get to the printer settings in Pepakura, I select "Fast Draft" and "Grey Scale: Black Only" because it's a vanilla model. Then I go to print it and it starts printing at normal resolution! I figure it's just a fluke, so I cancel the print, delete it from the printer's memory, then I make sure I had the correct settings. I did, so I try it again. Same story: normal level of resolution. So I change the default of the printer to "Fast Draft" and restart the computer. It *still* prints at normal resolution!! I don't mind it so much on this, but this also happens on builds which are colored! What the frack am I doing wrong?!

This is an HP Photosmart 8450 printer, btw.

EDIT; Okay, now I'm royally T'd off! It won't print >at all< now!

Nothing · 07-24-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

What the frack am I doing wrong?!

you got a HP?

just kidding ,try using the printer settings and not pep.

Millenniumfalsehood · 07-24-2008, 06:26 PM

I actually worded that wrong. I meant to say that when the print screen comes up after hitting the "print" button I reset it to "Fast Draft" and "Grey-scale". I had been using Pepakura at the time and needed a model printed off.

JT Fox · 07-25-2008, 05:24 AM

Try adjusting your printer properties. It may be cancelling the instructions from pep and printing in a default mode.

Just a guess.

Cheers JTF

SCEtoAux · 07-25-2008, 08:13 AM

Maybe a printer driver problem? Try reinstalling the printer driver or check if there is an update and install the updated driver if available.

If that doesn't work, a rather large, heavy hammer usually helps. Might not be good for the printer, but it helps.

blueeyedbear · 07-25-2008, 04:44 PM

I won't venture a guess as to why it decided not to print at all.

Suggestion: turn everything off, reboot, and try again! (Ever heard that one before????????????)

Bob

Millenniumfalsehood · 07-27-2008, 06:42 PM

Well, technically it fed eight sheets through but did nothing to them.

If I had the CD, I'd re-install it myself, but I have 1,000,000 CDs so I'm not too keen on checking every last one of them. Maybe it's time to get a new printer. . . .

blueeyedbear · 07-25-2008, 04:40 PM

I have a C3180 HP printer and it sounds like the settings are the same. Set it to Fast/Economical printing, Fast Draft, Gray Scale (set to black ink only), and check the color setting --- it should also say black ink only.

Set this way, it prints faster, but looks to me just like the normal printing. I can't see any difference in resolution like I could on other printers!

Bob

stackw · 09-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I remember having some trouble like this in a F(x)300 HP.... I solved it printing to pdf (with easy pdf creator, a nice freeware) and the printing the model from the Adobe Reader. Pepakura really appears to have some kind of problem with printing drafts, and it is not only in the HP's printers. IF some of you are a hero (like me) and have a Lexmark, you know what I am talking about...
=)

Tim Crowe · 09-02-2008, 02:45 PM

What about trying somebody else's computer/printer?

Or printing to via adobe acrobat

Just a thought

07-24-2008, 05:38 PM	#1
Millenniumfalsehood Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 1,585 Downloads: 957 Uploads: 15	My printer is against me. . . Let me explain why: I am trying to print a model at "fast draft" resolution, so I don't waste ink(I plan on re-painting the kit, so I am printing it with a minimum of ink usage). When I get to the printer settings in Pepakura, I select "Fast Draft" and "Grey Scale: Black Only" because it's a vanilla model. Then I go to print it and it starts printing at normal resolution! I figure it's just a fluke, so I cancel the print, delete it from the printer's memory, then I make sure I had the correct settings. I did, so I try it again. Same story: normal level of resolution. So I change the default of the printer to "Fast Draft" and restart the computer. It still prints at normal resolution!! I don't mind it so much on this, but this also happens on builds which are colored! What the frack am I doing wrong?! This is an HP Photosmart 8450 printer, btw. EDIT; Okay, now I'm royally T'd off! It won't print >at all< now! __________________ This technique comes from the School of Dumb Luck of which I am president! Gal 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. Last edited by Millenniumfalsehood; 07-24-2008 at 06:02 PM..

07-24-2008, 06:26 PM	#3
Millenniumfalsehood Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 1,585 Downloads: 957 Uploads: 15	I actually worded that wrong. I meant to say that when the print screen comes up after hitting the "print" button I reset it to "Fast Draft" and "Grey-scale". I had been using Pepakura at the time and needed a model printed off. __________________ This technique comes from the School of Dumb Luck of which I am president! Gal 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

07-25-2008, 05:24 AM	#4
JT Fox Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 187 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Try adjusting your printer properties. It may be cancelling the instructions from pep and printing in a default mode. Just a guess. Cheers JTF __________________ "Take a good look at my mug," he advised. "Not that I consider it to be an oil painting. But I am the Army Commander and you had better be able to recognize me - if only to say "Look out, the old b . . . . is coming round". Viscount Slim

07-25-2008, 08:13 AM	#5
SCEtoAux Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 803 Downloads: 41 Uploads: 0	Maybe a printer driver problem? Try reinstalling the printer driver or check if there is an update and install the updated driver if available. If that doesn't work, a rather large, heavy hammer usually helps. Might not be good for the printer, but it helps. __________________ ~Doug~ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. AC0063100 EAMUS CATULI!

07-27-2008, 06:42 PM	#7
Millenniumfalsehood Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 1,585 Downloads: 957 Uploads: 15	Well, technically it fed eight sheets through but did nothing to them. If I had the CD, I'd re-install it myself, but I have 1,000,000 CDs so I'm not too keen on checking every last one of them. Maybe it's time to get a new printer. . . . __________________ This technique comes from the School of Dumb Luck of which I am president! Gal 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

07-25-2008, 04:44 PM	#6
blueeyedbear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 127 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I won't venture a guess as to why it decided not to print at all. Suggestion: turn everything off, reboot, and try again! (Ever heard that one before????????????) Bob

07-25-2008, 04:40 PM	#8
blueeyedbear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 127 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	I have a C3180 HP printer and it sounds like the settings are the same. Set it to Fast/Economical printing, Fast Draft, Gray Scale (set to black ink only), and check the color setting --- it should also say black ink only. Set this way, it prints faster, but looks to me just like the normal printing. I can't see any difference in resolution like I could on other printers! Bob

09-02-2008, 02:25 PM	#9
stackw Highly Dangerous Mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Geostationary Orbit Over Brasil Posts: 60 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 0	I remember having some trouble like this in a F(x)300 HP.... I solved it printing to pdf (with easy pdf creator, a nice freeware) and the printing the model from the Adobe Reader. Pepakura really appears to have some kind of problem with printing drafts, and it is not only in the HP's printers. IF some of you are a hero (like me) and have a Lexmark, you know what I am talking about... =) __________________ Once, a girl told me "The hobbie or the relationship!". Sometimes I miss her...

09-02-2008, 02:45 PM	#10
Tim Crowe Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bedford, England Posts: 151 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	What about trying somebody else's computer/printer? Or printing to via adobe acrobat Just a thought

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