eMachines EL1300 manual

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The printer is on but will not print

•Check the cable between the printer and your computer. Make sure that it is connected to the correct port.

•Make sure that the printer is online. Many printers have an online/offline button that you may need to press so the printer can start printing. Press the button to put the printer online.

•Check the cable for bent or broken pins.

•If the printer you want to print to is not the default printer, make sure that you have selected it in the printer setup.

To set a default printer:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.

2Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens.

3Right-click the printer you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer.

•Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide that came with your printer for instructions on installing the printer driver.

You see a “Printer queue is full” error message

•Make sure that the printer is not set to work offline.

To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Printers and Other Hardware.

2Click/Double-click the Printers and Faxes icon. The Printers and Faxes window opens.

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortProduct servicing Disposal instructions IiiFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Front About this guideBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Working safely and comfortablyProtecting from power source problems Preparing power connectionsChecking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or networkUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareSetting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Naming the computers and the workgroup Establishing your Ethernet network connectionConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Sharing resources Adding a printer to your networkSharing drives and printers Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Viewing shared drives and folders Using the networkOpening files across the network Creating a shortcut to a network driveCopying files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingDVD drives Add-in cardsAudio CD or DVD drivesTroubleshooting File management Expansion cardsHard drive Troubleshooting See also Modem dial-up on InternetTroubleshooting Memory KeyboardModem cable or DSL Memory card readerModem dial-up Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Power PasswordsPrinter Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from within Windows OSRecovering from your recovery discs Recovering from the hard drive during startupCreating Labelflash Disc Labels What is Labelflash?Creating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Before calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help Troubleshooting Appendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesList of applicable countries LCD pixel statement Laser compliance statementMacrovision copyright protection notice European Union EU Radio device regulatory notice GeneralFCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices