Solve common Macintosh problems

NOTE: Setup for USB and IP printing is performed through the Desktop Printer Utility. The product will not appear in the Chooser.

The printer driver is not listed in Print Center.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The product software might not have been installed or was installed incorrectly.

Make sure that the PPD file is in the following hard drive folder: Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/ <lang>.lproj, where “<lang>” represents the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the software. See the getting started guide for instructions.

The product name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name does not appear in the printer list box in the print center.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The product might not be ready.

Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the product is on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a different port.

The wrong connection type might be selected.

Make sure that USB, IP Printing, or Rendezvous is selected, depending on the type of connection that exists between the product and the computer.

The wrong product name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name is being used.

Check the product name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name by printing a configuration page. See Print the information pages on page 56. Verify that the name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name on the configuration page matches the product name, IP address, or Rendezvous host name in the Print Center.

The interface cable might be defective or of poor quality.

Replace the interface cable. Make sure to use a high-quality cable.

The printer driver does not automatically set up your selected product in Print Center.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The product might not be ready.

Make sure that the cables are connected correctly, the product is on, and the ready light is on. If you are connecting through a USB or Ethernet hub, try connecting directly to the computer or use a different port.

The product software might not have been installed or was installed incorrectly.

Make sure that the PPD file is in the following hard drive folder: Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/ <lang>.lproj, where “<lang>” represents the two-letter language code for the language that you are using. If necessary, reinstall the software. See the getting started guide for instructions.

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