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 network cable is securely connected to the printer and

 

the hub, and any relevant network cables are securely

 

connected.

 

If you still can’t print, check the following solutions.

All lights are off.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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 7-3.

 

 

The printer or application

If the self test works, check your printer, network, and application

software is installed

software for correct installation.

incorrectly.

 

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.

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