Number: 612 11/10/97 "INV PERS" or "INVALID PERSONALITY" when attempting to program forms to  e-Forms chip

Description:  After installing a e-Forms chip into an HP LaserJet series 6P or earlier printer and attempting to initialize or program it, or after copying an .ALL file to the printer, the printer front panel displays the message "INVALID PERSONALITY." (This message indicates that a SIMM for the wrong printer is installed.)

Workaround:  

  1. Verify that the SIMM is labeled as being for the printer in which you are installing it. For example: If you are using an HP Laserjet 5, 5M or 5N the SIMM should be labeled "HP LJ 5"; for the 5Si or 5SiMX, the label should be "HP LJ 5Si"; for the 5P or 5MP look for "HP LJ 5P"; for the 6P or 6MP it should read "HP LJ 6P"; or for any of the LaserJet 4 series (including 4, 4+, 4P, 4MP, 4Si, 4SiMX, 4V, etc..) the SIMM may not be labeled or will say "HP LJ 4." If the SIMM is not for the printer you are using it in, STOP and  contact your sales rep for a replacement. Do not return the SIMM without shipment instructions and an RMA number. No other action will be successful.
  2. If the SIMM is for the correct printer, verify that the SIMM is installed correctly then proceed to the next step.
  3. Reiniialize the SIMM and print a status page. If the same message appears, continue to Step 4. If the message does not appear, reinitializeand print the status page again.
  4. The SIMM must be damaged or defective. Contact technical support or your sales rep.

Resolution:  N/A

Submitted by:  Mr. James Newton; Mr. Ted Wright; Mr. Gary Hart; Mr. Ramon Avendanio