Checking the printer status

Windows Vista users only

1Click ŒControl Panel Œ Printer.

2Make sure:

The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume Printing.

The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.

The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default.

Windows XP users only

1Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes.

2Make sure:

The printer icon does not say Paused. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click Resume Printing.

The printer icon says Ready. If it says Offline, right-click the icon, and then click Use Printer Online.

The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default.

Windows 2000 users only

1Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers.

2Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon.

3Make sure:

Set as Default Printer is selected.

Pause Printing is not selected.

Use Printer Offline is not selected.

Settings are not saved

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Change time-out settings

If you press to select a setting, an * appears next to the selected setting. The printer reverts to the default setting after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is turned off.

Save settings

If you press to select a setting, an * appears next to the selected setting.

Checking printer readiness

The printer may not be ready to print. Check the following. When you think you have solved the problem, test the solution by sending a document to print.

Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded

Make sure you have followed the correct loading instructions for your printer.

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