Printing or printout quality problems

The printer is on but it doesn’t print.

Cause

What to do

 

 

The interface cable is broken or

Check that the interface cable is not

twisted.

broken or twisted. If you have another

 

interface cable, replace the cable and

 

check whether the printer works

 

correctly.

 

 

The printer is not connected

When you use a printer changer, printer

directly to your computer.

buffer, or a extension cable, the printer

 

does not print correctly due to the

 

combination of these devices. Make sure

 

that the printer works correctly when it

 

is connected to your computer without

 

these devices.

 

 

The printer driver is not

Check that the printer driver is installed

installed correctly.

properly. If necessary, reinstall the

 

printer driver.

 

 

Paper is jammed or the ribbon

Turn the printer off, open the printer

or guard mechanism is stuck.

cover and remove the jammed paper or

 

things that are stuck.

 

 

The USB setting is incorrect.

Confirm the USB setting is correct. See

 

“Correcting USB Problems” on page 121

 

for details.

 

 

The printer is hung-up

Turn the printer off and wait for a while.

(stopping in abnormal

Then, turn the printer on again, and start

situations).

printing.

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