Printer response problems

No display message

Cause

Solution

 

 

The printer’s on/off button is in the standby

Verify that the printer is on. Fans may run while

position.

the printer is in standby mode (off).

 

 

The printer’s memory DIMMs are defective or

Verify that the printer’s memory DIMMs are

installed incorrectly.

correctly installed and are not defective.

 

 

The power cord is not firmly plugged into both

Turn off the printer and then disconnect and

the printer and the power receptacle.

reconnect the power cord. Turn the printer

 

back on.

 

 

The line voltage is incorrect for the printer

Connect the printer to a proper voltage source,

power configuration.

as specified on the Power Rating Label on the

 

back of the printer.

 

 

The power cord is damaged or excessively

Replace the power cord.

worn.

 

The power source receptacle is not working correctly.

Connect the printer to a different power receptacle.

Printer is on, but nothing prints

Cause

Solution

 

 

The printer’s Ready indicator light is not lit.

Press PAUSE/RESUME to return the printer to

 

the READY state.

 

 

The top cover is not closed properly.

Close the top cover firmly.

 

 

The Data indicator light is flashing.

The printer is probably still receiving data. Wait

 

for the Data indicator to stop flashing.

 

 

REPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGE appears on

Replace the print cartridge specified on the

the printer display.

printer display.

 

 

A printer message other than READY appears

See Control panel messages.

on the printer control panel.

 

The parallel port may have a DOS timeout error.

Add a MODE command to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. See the DOS manual for additional information.

The PS (PostScript Emulation) personality is not selected.

Select PS or AUTO for the printer language; see Changing printer control panel configuration settings.

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