Meaningless characters are printed
Check the cable connection
A common cause for nonsense characters is a poor cable connection between the printer and computer.
Make sure the printer is selected
When you print your file, make sure the printer is selected in the printer menu.
To set the printer as the default printer,
The document file may be damaged
Occasionally a document file can become damaged. If you can print other documents from the same software application, try to print using a backup copy of your document.
Check for conflicts with
If you are using a parallel cable, make sure your printer is connected directly to the parallel port. Do not share the port with other devices such as a Zip drive or other printers.
Try restarting the system
Turn off the computer and the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn them on again. Try printing again.
Wrong fonts are printed
Make sure fonts are used correctly in the document
Make sure you correctly apply the font you want to use. For example, in a graphics application place the words in the desired size and do not enlarge by dragging and sizing.
Make sure the font is available in your computer
The fonts used in the document may not match the fonts currently available in your computer, or the type of font used is not designed to be printed. Make sure the font is available in the font selection box of your software application, and make sure it is a TrueType font.
TrueType is a technology that can create fonts of any size from a basic font outline. TrueType fonts are scalable, meaning they can be scaled for use on the computer screen or the printer. This is the standard
Make sure the printer is selected
When you print your file, make sure the printer is selected in the printer menu.
To set the printer as the default printer,
If none of the above solutions work
The problem is likely a conflict related to the software application you are using. Check the release notes on the Starter CD for known software conflicts. Otherwise, check your software application manual or call the software manufacturer to get more specific help for this problem.
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