Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status

If Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the Printer Status on the Status tab of the Print & Fax dialog while you are attempting to print, try one or more of the possible solutions below:

Is there a problem with the connections?

1Check that the USB cable is connected to the computer. The USB port on the back of the computer is marked

by the USB symbol. Plug the long, flat end of the USB cable into this port.

2Make sure that the smaller, more square end of the USB cable is plugged into the back of the printer.

3Check that the USB cable is not damaged and that the light is on.

Do you need to adjust the Quality/Speed settings?

1With a document or photo open, click File Œ Print.

2From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

3From the Paper Type pop-up menu, select the paper type loaded.

4From Print Quality, select:

Photo for excellent print quality and reduced print speed

Normal for good print quality and average print speed

Quick Print for reduced print quality and faster print speed

Is the problem with the program?

Try printing a different image. If it prints correctly, the problem may be with the program you are using. For more information, see the program documentation.

Removing an external print server

1Press to turn the printer off.

2Make sure the power to the print server is off.

3Remove the USB cable from the external print server.

4Disconnect the external print server from the computer.

5Connect the printer USB cable to the printer.

6Press to turn the printer back on.

Transparencies or photos contain white lines

Do you need to adjust the Quality/Speed settings?

1With a document or photo open, click File Œ Print.

2From the third pop-up menu from the top, choose Quality & Media.

3From the Paper Type pop-up menu, select Transparency.

4From Print Quality, select:

Photo when printing photos

Normal when printing transparencies

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Lexmark 5000 Series manual Ready or Busy Printing is listed as the status, Removing an external print server

5000 Series specifications

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