Troubleshooting
Solving Printing Problems
If the printer won’t print, first check that:
◗ The printer is turned on and the Ppower light is on. ◗ Paper is loaded in the printer.
◗ The printer is plugged into a working electrical outlet that’s
| not controlled by a switch or timer. |
| ◗ The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and |
| computer. |
| If you still can’t print, check the following solutions. |
All lights are off. |
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Possible cause | Solution |
The printer is not receiving | Try these solutions: |
power. | ◗ Make sure the printer is turned on. |
| ◗ Turn off the power and plug in the power cord securely. |
| ◗ Make sure the outlet is not controlled by a switch or timer and |
| is operable. |
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Only the Ppower light is on, but nothing prints.
Possible cause | Solution |
The interface cable is not | Turn off your printer and computer. Then make sure the cable is |
connected securely. | connected securely and meets the printer’s specifications. |
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The printer has an internal | Turn off the printer and computer, disconnect the interface cable, |
problem. | and run a self test as described on page |
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The printer or application | If the self test works, check your printer and application software |
software is installed | for correct installation. If you’re printing on a network, you may |
incorrectly. | need to set up your printer for network printing, as described in |
| Appendix B. |
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Your computer doesn’t have enough memory to handle the file you’re printing.
Try one of the following:
◗Reduce the resolution of your image.
◗Select fewer colors or a lower resolution for your display or monitor.
◗Add more memory to your computer.