Printer response problems
No display message
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The printer’s on/off button is in the standby | Verify that the printer is on. Fans may run while |
position. | the printer is in standby mode (off). |
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The printer’s memory DIMMs are defective or | Verify that the printer’s memory DIMMs are |
installed incorrectly. | correctly installed and are not defective. |
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The power cord is not firmly plugged into both | Turn off the printer and then disconnect and |
the printer and the power receptacle. | reconnect the power cord. Turn the printer |
| back on. |
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The line voltage is incorrect for the printer | Connect the printer to a proper voltage source, |
power configuration. | as specified on the Power Rating Label on the |
| back of the printer. |
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The power cord is damaged or excessively | Replace the power cord. |
worn. |
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The power source receptacle is not working correctly.
Connect the printer to a different power receptacle.
Printer is on, but nothing prints
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The printer’s Ready indicator light is not lit. | Press PAUSE/RESUME to return the printer to |
| the READY state. |
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The top cover is not closed properly. | Close the top cover firmly. |
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The Data indicator light is flashing. | The printer is probably still receiving data. Wait |
| for the Data indicator to stop flashing. |
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REPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGE appears on | Replace the print cartridge specified on the |
the printer display. | printer display. |
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A printer message other than READY appears | See Control panel messages. |
on the printer control panel. |
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The parallel port may have a DOS timeout error.
Add a MODE command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. See the DOS manual for additional information.
The PS (PostScript Emulation) personality is not selected.
Select PS or AUTO for the printer language; see Changing printer control panel configuration settings.
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