MacOS seems pretty nice for basic web browsing but it can really become a tiring pain in the ass when you try to print an envelope from Microsoft Word...
I had a simple task: Open word, create an envelope (COM10 sized) and print it to my networked HP LaserJet printer. I created the said envelope and went to print. I had forgotten to setup my printer since my last re-install of MacOS, so it prompted me to add a printer.
Both my HP and Epson printers were found. I chose the HP and it installed drivers and printed the envelope.
But nothing came out of the printer?
I checked the printer an all was Ok. Looking in the MacOS control panel I saw the printer was paused.
Odd. I un-paused.
The printer queue indicates:
Looking for Printer
Printing
Paused
After a few attempts and checking settings, I cleared the queue and tried again. Same problem.
Printer control panel shows device is Ok, detects the toner levels and links to the webpage in the HP device for more info.
Ok. Clear queue, close Word, delete and re-add printer, open Word, create envelope and print.
Looking for Printer
Printing
Paused
WTF?
Ok, clear queue, close Word, delete and re-add printer with alternate driver (Gutenprint?), open Word, crete envelope and print.
see above.
Wow- this is starting to be annoying.
I decided to see if HP had a specific driver for my printer for MacOS. Under HP's site there is a specific driver holder space for MacOS 10.6 which basically says 'driver included in OS'.
I did a Google search for 'MacOS 10.6 HP LaserJet Paused' and I see many people having the same problem with a variety of other models and MacOS 10.6.
I printed the envelope from Word on my Windows 7 system and had no problems.
Note to self: If I need to do work, use a PC.
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