Your printer is either sensitive to transiants or spikes on the data buss or your 
computer is spiking the data interface.  Older printers sometimes had this problem, 
and it seemed to follew certian brand/models.  Nothing you can really do about it. 
 A better insulated cable may help in some cases.

Now if it is happening, after Windows is starting to load, you have a driver issue 
which only the printer manufacturer can address, but on older peripherals, I doubt 
they will offer any help.

Other than that, you could use a parallel port printer switch to isolate the printer 
when you turn on your machine, but only the electronic switch models would help. 
 A mechanical switch might spike the interface and produce the same problem and isn't 
recommended on some printers, especially older laser printers..

Only other thing to do is turn off the printer and only turn it on after Windows 
starts and stablizes..







On Friday, October 12, 2007 at 9:31 am, Ki wrote:

>I have Windows XP SP2 and have this old IBM Network Printer 4317.  It is hooked 
up 

>to my computer via parallel port and the printer stays on all the time.

>

>The problem is that whenever I reboot or turn on the computer, it triggers my printer 

>to print a page with three zeros at the top left corner and it's been annoying me 

>for very long time...

>

>Any idea how to fix this behavior? 

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