Printer problem

[Bernard G Hill]

Hi,

I am using Ubuntu 8-10 and find that when printing to the HP Color 
laserjet 3505 via USB only one job will print. When that job is 
finished, it can be several pages of a document, the message 'the 
printer may not be connected' is displayed. To resume printing either 
the printer has to be switched off and then on again or the USB 
connector disconnected and then reconnected. This will allow one more 
job to be printed.

Another problem, which may be related as it involves USB, is that the 
computer will not boot up but hangs if the external USB drive is 
connected and switched on. This is just a nuisance and only needs a 
check before booting but the printer problem is a bit more serious.

Help will be very much appreciated.

Berni.