Problem

 

Possible cause

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows PC only

 

There is a problem

 

Try the following:

I have connected

 

with the USB

 

• Unplug the USB cable from the

my printer using a

 

connection.

 

computer, then plug it in again.

USB cable, and

 

 

 

• Make sure the cable is securely

when I try to print I

 

 

 

attached to both the computer and to

get a message

 

 

 

the USB port on the back of the printer.

saying THERE WAS

 

 

 

• Restart your computer.

AN ERROR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WRITING TO

 

 

 

 

 

DOT4.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows PC only

 

You may not be

 

Make sure your computer’s operating

 

When I connect a

 

using Windows 98,

 

system is Windows 98, 2000, ME, or XP

USB cable between

 

2000, ME, or XP.

 

and that your computer is connected to

the printer and my

 

 

 

the USB port on the back of the printer

computer, the New

 

 

 

using a USB cable.

Hardware Wizard

 

 

 

 

 

does not appear.

 

 

 

 

 

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page)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your USB cable

 

Try the following:

 

 

 

may not be working

 

• Make sure the USB cable is securely

 

 

or may not be

 

attached to both the computer and to

 

 

connected

 

the USB port on the back of the printer.

 

 

properly.

 

• Disconnect, then reconnect the USB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable from your printer.

 

 

 

 

• Unplug the power cord from the

 

 

 

 

printer, then plug it in again.

 

 

 

 

• If you are still having problems, try

 

 

 

 

using another USB cable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The USB cable is

 

Make sure you are using a USB cable

 

 

 

too long.

 

length that is supported by your printer.

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, see specifications

 

 

 

 

 

on page 53.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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