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.

 

To receive a printed or screen message when PS errors occur, open the Print Options

NOTE

 

dialog box and click the selection next to the PS Errors section that you want.

 

General problems

 

The job prints in Courier (the printer's default typeface) instead of the typeface that you

 

requested.

Cause

The requested typeface is not downloaded.

A legal page prints with clipped margins. Cause

The print job was too complex.

Solution

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.

Solution

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.

Cause

Solution

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

 

Cause

Solution

The print job was too complex.

You might need to print your job at 600 dots per inch (dpi), reduce the complexity of the page, or install more memory.

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