Printing errors

Symptom

You cannot use the computer while the printer is printing.

An encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file does not print with the correct fonts.

Possible cause

Background Printing has not been selected.

This problem occurs with some software applications.

Solution

LaserWriter 8.3

Turn Background Printing on in the Chooser. Status messages will now be redirected to the Print Monitor allowing you to continue working while the computer is processing data to be sent to the printer.

LaserWriter 8.4 and higher

Turn Background Printing on by selecting File, Print Desktop, and Background Printing.

Try downloading the fonts contained in the EPS file to the printer before printing.

Send the file in ASCII format instead of binary encoding.

Your document is not printing with New York, Geneva, or Monaco fonts.

Select Options in the Page Setup dialog box to deselect substituted fonts.

USB problems

Symptom

Possible cause

Unable to print from a third-

This error occurs when the

party USB card.

software for USB printers is not

 

installed.

Solution

When adding a third-party USB card, you might need Apple's USB Adapter Card Support software. The most current version of this software is available from Apple's web site.

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