usr/libexec/cups/filter/pstops failed

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usr/libexec/cups/filter/pstops failed

My ethernet connected HP 2280 nt will not print!
It acts like it's going to - the que shows the file going to the printer and then it stops.
usr/libexec/cups/filter/pstops failed - is the dialog displayed.
I tried from Powerbook on same same network with the same no go results.
deleted and added the printer still no go

Sure would be nice if things worked..........

Suggestions?

iMac 2.4 hz intel core 2 duo, Mac OS X (10.5.2), Basic set up

Posted on May 3, 2008 8:26 AM

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Answer 1

rbi

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May 3, 2008 9:06 AM in response to BMcP

This sounds like the Audio Hijack problem. If you have Audio Hijack installed make sure you get the latest update.

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Answer 2

BMcP Author

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May 3, 2008 9:56 AM in response to rbi

No Audio Hijack Installed
Saw that posted before I posted here.

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Answer 3

BMcP Author

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May 3, 2008 12:20 PM in response to BMcP

I also reset the printer with same results - no go

Resetting the printing system
If you can’t print to your printer and you’ve tried all other solutions, reset the printing system. This process deletes all printers from your Printer list, deletes information about all completed print jobs, and deletes all printer presets.

To reset the printing system:

Try all other troubleshooting techniques.

If you can’t print to a printer

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences and click Print & Fax.

Hold down the Control key as you click in the Printer list, and choose “Reset printing system” from the pop-up menu that appears.

Add the printers you use.

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BMcP Author

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May 3, 2008 2:07 PM in response to BMcP

I've found a fix
Gutenprint 5.0.2
http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php3
I installed and set the printer driver to the new Gutenprint 5.0.2 and it works.
A lot slower..........
But Hay!
It Works!

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Answer 5

scheeko

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May 6, 2008 8:19 PM in response to BMcP

I also didn't have it installed, but I think I tried the software once. I downloaded the demo, installed, updated and now the system is printing fine.

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BMcP Author

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May 9, 2008 7:11 AM in response to scheeko

I must have installed and removed Audio Hijack...........
I downloaded & installed and updated AH had a weird/frozen restart-held the pwr button to stop/kill.
Then a normal start and added the printer selecting the regular driver.
Prints fine and fast , but adds the extra page
ERROR: undefined
OFFENDING COMMAND:

STACK:

To cure that, I did the
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307043

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Answer 7

jkatmr

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May 17, 2008 10:26 PM in response to BMcP

Both my HP and Brother networked printers stopped working with the same problem.

I was able to get them working by using Disk Utility to "Repair Disk Permissions" on the hard drive, after loading the most recent HP driver for my Color Laserjet 2605dn. I still need to try the Brother.

I don't believe it had anything to do with Audio Hijack Pro.

John

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Answer 8

Webstyr

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Aug 9, 2008 10:54 AM in response to jkatmr

I was having the same error come up with my 2605dn and I tried all the suggestions on this thread and none fixed the problem...until I updates my Audio Hijack software. Then it worked perfectly.

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