Troubleshooting common PostScript problems
The following situations are specific to the PostScript (PS) language and might occur when several printer languages are being used. Check the control panel display for messages that might help resolve problems.
Note | To receive a printed or screen message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options dialog | ||
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The job prints in Courier (the printer’s default typeface) instead of the typeface that you requested.
The requested typeface is not downloaded.]
Download the font that you want and send the print job again. Verify the type and location of the font. Download the font to the printer if applicable. Check the software documentation for more information.
A legal page prints with clipped | The print job was too complex. |
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You might need to print your job at 600 dots per inch, reduce the complexity of the page, or install more memory.
A PS error page prints. | The print job might not be PS. |
Make sure that the print job is a PS job. Check to see whether the software application expected a setup or PS header file to be sent to the printer.
Specific errors
Limit Check Error | The print job was too complex. |
You might need to print your job at 600 dots per inch, reduce the complexity of the page, or install more memory.
VM Error | Font error. | Select unlimited downloadable |
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Range Check | Font error. | Select unlimited downloadable |
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| fonts from the printer driver. |
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