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 | Printer does not print when job is | Wait to see if the job is still | |
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 | printed previously. | 
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 | Verify all export module or | |
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 | printer driver settings. | 
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 | for compatibility between printer | 
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 | Follow instructions for ªPrinter | |
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 | does not initialize.º | 
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 | printer and try a test print. | 
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 | If this does not work, service | 
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