Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the printer

I cannot print

The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.

Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer connection:

Windows Me Only

Right-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then select Properties.

Click the Device Manager tab.

Select Refresh, then click OK. The printer should function properly.

Windows 2000 Only

Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then double-click on the Control Panel folder.

Double-click on the Printers folder.

Right-click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and select Properties to access the Properties window.

Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should function properly.

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