Presario 1700 Series

Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361, XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373, XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378

Solving Printer Problems

If you experience problems printing, run a printer self-test. Refer to the documentation provided with your printer for instructions. If the self-test fails, it is a printer-specific problem. Also refer to the printing section of your application documentation.

Solving Printer Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Solution(s)

 

 

 

Printer will not turn on.

The signal cable may not be

 

connected properly, or the

 

printer is unplugged.

 

 

Printer will not print.

Printer is not turned on or is

 

offline.

 

 

 

The device drivers for the

 

application are not installed.

 

 

 

Printer that is set up for a

 

network is not connected to

 

the network.

 

 

 

Printer cable is too long,

 

unshielded, or defective.

 

 

 

Paper tray is empty.

 

 

Printer prints garbled

Correct printer drivers are not

information.

installed.

 

 

 

Cable is not connected

 

properly.

 

 

 

Cable is defective.

 

 

Ensure that the signal cable is properly connected and that the power cord is connected to the electrical outlet.

Turn the printer on and set it to online.

Refer to the printer documentation to install the correct printer driver.

Connect the printer to the network.

Replace the cable.

Fill the paper tray with paper and set the printer to online.

Refer to the printer documentation to install the correct printer driver.

Ensure that the printer signal cable is properly connected to the Notebook.

Replace the printer cable and retest.

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