HP BrioBA410 manual Printer Doesn’t Work, Printer is on There is paper in the printer

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Hardware Problems

The Printer Doesn’t Work

The Printer Will Not Print

Have you checked that...

The printer is on

There is paper in the printer

You didn’t plug in the printer’s parallel data cable (where applicable) when the PC was already on

The correct printer driver is installed

The printer is configured correctly

The parallel port is configured correctly in the PC’s Setup program

How

Ö• Check the power and data cables are correctly connected and press the printer’s power button.

Ö• Check the printer’s paper tray

Ö1 Shut the PC down, then restart it.

2 Try to print again.

Ö• Check that the correct printer driver is installed on your PC by clicking on the Start menu, then selecting Settings ÖPrinters. Your printer’s driver should be displayed in the Printers window.

Ö• Click on the Start menu, then select Settings ÖPrinters. Right-click on the icon for the printer you want to use and ensure that Set as default is selected and that the printer is set to work online.

•If the printer is on your network, you can set it up by browsing for it in Network Neighborhood, clicking on the printer’s icon, then clicking on Install in the File menu.

•Print out a test page to test the printer

Ö1 Switch the PC OFF then ON.

2 When the message Press F2 to Enter Setup appears, press the F2 key. Check that Integrated I/O Ports ÖParallel Port is not disabled in the Advanced menu.

3 This setting should be Auto.

The Printer Prints Garbled Information

Have you checked that...

The correct printer driver is installed

The printer’s data cables are connected properly

How

Ö• Check that the correct driver is installed on your PC by clicking on the Start menu, then selecting Settings ÖPrinters. The driver for your printer should be displayed in the Printers window that appears.

Ö• Check the cables and, if it still does not work, check the product documentation

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Contents Brio BA410 Page HP Brio Guide Upgrading and Replacing HP Brio Hardware Technical Information Regulatory, Warranty and SupportChoosing a Comfortable Workspace Important Safety InformationHP Brio Guide HP Brio Information RoadmapYour PC’s Online HP Brio Center Information on the HP Brio Support Web SiteImportant Ergonomic Information Setting Up Your HP Brio Number may vary Unpacking the PC and MonitorConnecting Devices to Your HP Brio PC Turquoise Connecting Other EquipmentLight blue Black USB is supportedChecking Settings for the 56K V90 External USB Modem Setting the Country for Your ModemChecking Settings for the 56K V90 Internal PCI Modem For Windows 98 UsersPreparing Your Work Environment Comfort and Safety ChecklistOverall Your Work PostureComfort and Safety Checklist Getting Started with Your HP Brio Starting Your HP Brio Setting Up WindowsStopping Your HP Brio Waking Your HP Brio from a Sleep StateRecycle bin stores files temporarily before they are deleted Your PC’s DesktopHP Brio Center-Your Desktop Assistant Windows Tour Using Your HP Brio PCTry this first Fix a ProblemFinding Information on the Web Using Your SoftwareSecuring Your HP Brio What to Do First If You Have a ProblemEither What to Do FirstMy HP Brio Doesn’t Start Properly HP Brio Doesn’t Power OnPC Hangs and Emits Beeps During Startup Power-On Self Test Detects an ErrorPC Freezes All of a Sudden My HP Brio Isn’t Working ProperlyIs My Problem Hardware or Software Related? 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