Problems Printing from Windows

Cannot configure for parallel connection.

Possible cause	Remedy

The computer	There is no fix for this problem. You should only use
does not support	a computer that does support a bi-directional
bi-directional	parallel interface.
parallel interface.

Parallel cable does	Use a bi-directional parallel cable to IEEE 1284–
not meet	1994 standard.
specifications.

The interface is	Check that the parallel interface is set to enable.
disabled.

Configuration	Configure again from the beginning.
procedure was not
correctly followed
or cancelled.

Parallel cable is	Reconnect or try another cable.
disconnected or
faulty.

A converter, buffer or extension cable is being used.

Test by connecting printer and computer directly.