If you're unable to print to your HP DesignJet 130nr after upgrading to 10.5.6 (see this thread at Apple Discussions), here's the solution. First, you'll need to update your firmware:
- Open System Preferences » Print & Fax, then highlight hp designjet 130nr. Select Open Print Queue, then Utility. On the left side under Maintenance, choose Advanced Functions » Update Firmware.
- Do not click: "1. To see if a newer firmware version is available, click here." Despite the instructions from HP, and although you are connected to the internet, click this button instead: "If you do not have access to the Internet and would like to send a new firmware file to your printer, which you have received from HP, click here."
- In the next window, do click the Update Firmware button. Do not click the Choose File button. This is mis-labelled, it should say Choose Destination, but don't click it anyway. It merely downloads a useless text file.
- Do not interrrupt the firmware installation, or you will need a technician, parallel cable, and a PC. Wait until the HP 130nr printer shuts itself off.
- Turn the printer back on.
- In System Preference » Print & Fax, delete the original 'hp designjet 130nr' printer.
- Run Disk Utility and Repair Permissions.
- Add a new 'hp designjet 130nr' printer in the Print & Fax System Preferences panel. You must use Bonjour, not AppleTalk or IP address.
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