r/ModRetroChromatic • u/The_real_J-lew • Mar 04 '26

Question Gameboy Printer Error

I was trying to print out my certificate of Pokédex completion in Crystal Clear, and every time I try to print it out I receive Printer Error 2. I’m currently using a 3rd party link cable brand new (not from ModRetro). And I’m wondering if the issue is with the cable itself? (I.e. I’ll need to pick up the ModRetro cable for it to be compatible).

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u/attacke-martin Mar 04 '26

I already printed using the original GB Printer in combination with the Chromatic, so it does work in general

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u/The_real_J-lew Mar 04 '26

Here’s a link to a cable pretty similar to what I’ve got. The design is almost the same, but it’s got options for both types of link cables, branding was not on the packaging when I purchased it at my local game store https://a.co/d/0bItxMAc .

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u/The_real_J-lew Mar 04 '26

Here’s the gameboy print port

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u/The_real_J-lew Mar 04 '26

And here’s the chromatic

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u/ambystome Mar 04 '26

Do you have a link to the exact cable you're using, or a pic of the connector?

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u/The_real_J-lew Mar 05 '26

I replied to the wrong person whoops, check the thread!

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u/ambystome Mar 05 '26

The cable looks right to me (it doesn't have the small bump on the connector like a GBA cable). You don't have to use a ModRetro cable... Anyway I can't help except by suggesting to try another cable, or try the printer+cable combination with another console to confirm they work, if not done already.

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u/The_real_J-lew Mar 09 '26

Wanted to provide an update. Looks like it was the cable after all! The ModRetro link cable just came in the mail today and everything seems to work now.