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
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