Garbled Output from HP DeskJet Printer Connected to ECP Port

RESOLUTION

1. In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.
2. On the Device Manager tab, double-click the "Ports (COM & LPT)" branch to expand it, click the appropriate printer port, and then click the Properties button.
3. On the Driver tab, click the Change Driver button.
4. Click the Show All Devices option button.
5. In the Manufacturers box, click "(Standard port types)," and in the Models box, click Printer Port.
6. Click OK.
7. Shut down and restart your computer.