Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error
Cause Action
The printer is not
ready. Confirm that the POWER lamp is lit.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the
printer on.
While the POWER lamp is flashing
green, the printer is initializing. Wait until
the POWER lamp stops flashing and
remains lit green.
If the ALARM lamp is flashing orange,
an error may have occurred in the
printer. For details on how to resolve the
error, see ALARM Lamp Flashes
Orange.
Paper is not
loaded. An out of paper error may have been
left unattended for a period of time.
Load paper and press the RESUME/
CANCEL button.
If paper is loaded, make sure that the
paper source (the Auto Sheet Feeder or
Front Feeder) is selected correctly. If
the paper source is not selected
correctly, use the printer driver to
change the paper source.
Printer port setting
does not match
the computer's
interface
connecting the
printer.
Check the printer port settings.
(1) Click Start > Control Panel >
Printers and Other Hardware >
Printers and Faxes.
In non-XP Windows, click Start >
Settings > Printers.
(2) Click the Canon iP3300 icon.
(3) Open the File menu and select
Properties.
(4) Click the Ports tab to confirm
the port settings.
Make sure that a port named USBnnn
(Canon iP3300 Series Printer)
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