USER’S GUIDE
Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers when the Optional
Question | Recommendation |
I cannot print from my | ∙ Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer |
application software. | driver is installed in the System Folder and it is |
| selected with Chooser. |
| ∙ Check the PORT selection within the Chooser: it |
| should match the port to which you physically |
| attached the printer cable. |
| ∙ The serial slide switch of the optional interface |
| board should be in the Apple |
| ∙ Check the printer cable type: you cannot use a |
| LocalTalk or |
| Chapter 4 for details on printer cable type. |
Paper Handling |
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Question | Recommendation |
The printer does not load paper. | ∙ Check to see if the “Paper Empty” message appears |
| on your computer screen or the Alarm and Paper |
| lamps are blinking on the printer control panel. If |
| so, the |
| paper or not properly installed. If it is empty, load a |
| new stack of paper into the feeder. |
| ∙ If there is paper in the |
| make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, you |
| should straighten it before printing. Sometimes it is |
| helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack over and |
| put it back into the paper tray. |
| ∙ Reduce the amount of paper in the |
| sheet feeder, then try again. |
The printer does not load paper | |
from the manual feed slot. |
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How can I load envelopes? | You can load envelopes from either the |
| sheet feeder or the manual feed slot. Your application |
| software must be set up correctly to print on the |
| envelope size you are using. This is usually done in the |
| page setup or document setup menu of your software. |
| Refer to your application manual. |
What paper can I use? | You can use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, |
| labels, and organizer paper. For information on loading |
| paper, see “Paper Handling” in Chapter 2. |
How can I clear paper jams? | See “ PAPER JAMS” in this chapter. |
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