3If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 38, making sure to click Next on any screens.

If you need to change your printer port to an LTPn port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 38, making sure to click Cancel on any screens.

Windows 2000

1From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers.

2From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your printer.

3Select Properties from the sidebar menu.

4From the Ports tab, select USB or LPTn to change your printer port if necessary.

5Click OK.

Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

Your printer and your computer may not be able to communicate properly.

The following events also indicate two-way communications problems:

A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer.

Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Status or Cartridges tabs of the printer’s Control Program are shaded.

Error messages (such as Printer Offline) and job progress information do not display on your computer screen.

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