Printer problems

The printer will not turn on.

Probable Cause

Solution

The printer is not plugged in. Check the power cable. Make sure it is plugged into a live power source.

The printer is not turned on. Make sure the printer’s power switch is depressed or set to the On position. If power is applied to the printer, the green power LED should be illuminated.

The printer is defective.

Try another printer, if one is available.

The printer is turned on but will not print.

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

The printer is not connected

Check the data cable between the printer and

to the system.

the system. Make sure it is connected to the

 

proper port. Check the connector and cable for

 

bent or broken pins.

 

 

The printer is not designated

If the printer to which you are trying to print is

as the default printer.

not the default printer, make sure you have

 

selected it through the application’s printer

 

setup function.

 

 

The printer has not been

From the Printers window (Start Settings

added to the system.

Printers), double-click Add Printer. Follow the

 

directions for adding the new printer.

 

 

The printer is not on-line

Make sure the on-line or ready light is on, or

(ready)

the display indicates “Ready.”

 

 

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