Chapter 2
I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the product with my computer
Solution: You must first install the software that came with the product before connecting the USB cable. During installation, do not plug in the USB cable until prompted by the onscreen instructions.
Once you have installed the software, plug one end of the USB cable into the back of your computer and the other into the back of the product. You can connect to any USB port on the back of your computer.
For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the product.
Cause: The USB cable was connected before the software was installed. Connecting the USB cable before you are prompted can cause errors.
After setting up the product, it does not print
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
Solution 1: Press the On button to turn on the product
Solution: Look at the display on the product. If the display is blank and the On button is not lit, the product is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the product and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the product.
Cause: The product might not have been turned on. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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Solution 2: Set your product as the default printer
Solution: Use the system tools on your computer to change your product to be the default printer.
Cause: You sent the print job to the default printer, but this product was not the default printer. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Check the connection between the product and computer
Solution: Check the connection between the product and computer.
Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with each other. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have ink
Solution: Check that the print cartridges are installed properly and have ink.
Cause: There might have been a problem with one or more of the print cartridges. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Load paper in the input tray
Solution: Load paper in the input tray.
Cause: The product might have been out of paper.
Clear paper jams
In case of a paper jam, check the rear door. You might need to clear the paper jam from the rear door.
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