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Printer grinds & then resume light blinks. Doesn't print.

I get an error message: There was an error writing to LPT1:for the printer(HP Deskjet 540 printer)
The printer is not ready. Make sure it is turned on & on line. Lines are all connected, wont even print self-test.
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On the deskjet 540 what will sometimes happen is the side bars(paper holder) will sometimes come out of place.  Check to make sure that both side bars are where they belong.  The best bet is to make sure they are hooked up the same.  In order to see this you need to have the cover open and the paper tray out.  Check this with the printer off.
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The simplest answers always seem to be the best.
Thanks! Does it work?