Printer Doesn't Print

Printer Doesn't Print

Possible Cause

Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the power on?

Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the power

 

 

 

outlet and the printer.

 

 

 

Turn on the printer's power switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does the On Line indi-

Press {On Line} to light it up.

 

 

cator stay on?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Does the Error indicator

Check the error message on the panel display and do the re-

 

 

stay red?

quired action.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the paper set?

Load paper into the paper tray or on the bypass tray.

 

 

 

⇒ P.79 “Type 1 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media”

 

 

 

⇒ P.88 “Type 2 Printer: Loading Paper and Other Media”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can you print a test

If you can't print a test page, it probably indicates printer

 

 

page (configuration

malfunction. You should contact your sales or service repre-

 

 

page)?

sentative. ⇒ P.125 “Making Printer Settings with the Opera-

 

 

 

tion Panel”

 

 

 

If you can print a test page but cannot get the printer to print

 

 

 

when you issue a print command from your computer, it

 

 

 

probably means there is a problem with your computer.

 

 

 

Also keep in mind that large, complex data might take long

 

 

 

time for printer process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is the interface cable

Connect the interface cable properly. If there are any con-

 

 

properly connecting the

nectors or screws, make sure they are fastened securely.

 

 

printer to your comput-

 

 

 

er connected securely?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you using a correct

The type of interface cable you should use depends on your

 

 

interface cable?

computer. Be sure to use the correct one.

 

 

 

If the cable is damaged or worn, replace it with a new one.

 

 

 

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