Cause

Solution

Printer cable fault

Try to use another printer cable

 

Make sure the cable is an IEEE 1284-compatible parallel

 

interface cable.

Switching device or

Disconnect the switching device or external buffer

external buffer fault

Print with the printer directly connected to the computer.

 

If you can then print normally, the fault is probably in

 

the switching device or external buffer. Consult the

 

switching device or external buffer supplier.

Windows Printing System (WPS) driver is installed on the computer. You may not be able to print correctly with a WPS printer driver installed on your computer.

Change the WPS driver port setting to FILE or delete the WPS driver

To change the port setting, open the WPS Driver Properties window. In the Details tab, select FILE in the “Print to Port” setting.

To delete the WPS driver, select Programs from the Windows Start menu. Then select Windows Printing System and click Uninstaller. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Printed and on-screen colors do not match

The color reproduction methods used by monitors differ from those used by printers. In addition, the printed color tones may not perfectly match those on the monitor because the colors vary depending on the circumstances in which the monitor is viewed and the monitor’s color calibration settings. For example, objects that appear blue on the screen are printed purple, and objects that appear pale green on the screen are printed dark green. However, if the differences are extreme, check the items below.

Cause

Solution

Print head nozzles in

Print a Nozzle Check Pattern

the BJ cartridge are

Check the status of the print heads (see page 4-4). Clean

clogged or the ink has

the print head (see page 4-6). Replace the BJ cartridge

run out

if necessary (see page 4-10).

Printer driver settings are Check the printer driver settings

not correct

To print a photo, select the correct print media icon for

 

the document you are printing (such as SuperPhoto).

Check also that the BJ cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridge and media you are actually using.

Troubleshooting

Chapter 5

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