Lexmark 4800 Series manual Printer is trying to print to File

Make sure the print queue is ready to print

Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not being held or paused.

Printer is trying to print to File

If the computer is sending the print jobs to File rather than to the printer connected to the computer, first make sure the printer is attached with a USB cable to a USB port on the computer.

To verify the USB port:

1In Windows Vista, click Œ Control Panel Œ Printers (under Hardware and Sound). In Windows XP, click Start Œ Settings ŒPrinters and Faxes.

2Right-click the Lexmark 4800 Series icon.

3From the sidebar menu, select Properties.

4Click the Ports tab.

5Make sure:

•The port is set to a USB port.

•File is not set as the port.

If the document still does not print, then the USB port may not be enabled in the computer. For more information, see the related topic, “Enabling the USB port.”

Cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive

Check the type of files contained on the memory card or flash drive

The printer recognizes:

•Files that have the following extensions:

–.doc (Microsoft Word)

–.xls (Microsoft Excel)

–.ppt (Microsoft PowerPoint)

–.pdf (Adobe Portable Document Format)

–.rtf (Rich Text Format)

–.docx (Microsoft Word Open Document Format)

–.xlsx (Microsoft Excel Open Document Format)

–.pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint Open Document Format)

–.wps (Microsoft Works)

–.wpd (WordPerfect)

•Photos

Check the memory card or flash drive

Make sure the memory card or flash drive is not corrupted. Remove memory devices properly from the printer to avoid corruption or loss of data.

Check network connections and power

Make sure the printer is connected to your computer through a USB cable, and that both the printer and the computer are turned on. You cannot print documents from a memory card or flash drive through a wireless network. Applications supporting the formats listed above must be on the connected computer.

132