Common Macintosh Problems

Problems in the Chooser

Problem

Possible Cause and Solution

 

 

The printer driver icon

Software is not installed correctly.

does not appear in the

• The LaserWriter driver should be present as a part of the

Chooser.

Macintosh OS. Make sure that the LaserWriter driver is in the

 

 

Extensions folder within the Systems folder. If not, install

 

the LaserWriter driver component from the Macintosh OS CD.

 

• Make sure that you are using a high-quality cable.

 

• Make sure that the printer is on the correct network. Select

 

Network or AppleTalk Control Panel from Control

 

Panels in the Apple menu and then choose the correct

 

network.

 

 

Printing Errors

Problem

Possible Cause and Solution

You cannot use the computer while the printer is printing.

Background Printing has not been selected.

For LaserWriter 8.3, turn Background Printing on in the Chooser. Status messages will now be redirected to the Print Monitor allowing you to continue working while the computer is processing data to be sent to the printer.

For LaserWriter 8.4 or higher, turn Background Printing on at the Print dialog box.

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