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Checking system software settings in Windows

Whenever you have problems printing from a Windows application, you should check the following four things:

Is the printer you are using set as the default printer?

Is the driver setup correct?

Is the printer you are using correctly selected in your application?

Is the correct port selected?

You should also refer to your Microsoft Windows User’s Guide for other information that might be helpful. If you still experience problems, consult your software dealer.

To check the default printer selection

Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.

Double-click the Printers icon.

Check to see that the name of your Star printer is the default printer. If it is not, double-click on the name of your printer in the list of installed printers.

Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.

To check the application printer selection

Select Print from the application’s File menu, and a window appears listing available printers.

Check to see that the name of your Star printer is selected. If it is not, select it and try printing from your application again.

To check the driver setup

Double-click the Control Panel icon in the Main window.

Double-click the Printers icon.

Double-click on the name of your Star printer in the list of installed printers.

Click on Setup.

Check resolution, paper source, etc.

Click OK.

Click on Close to return to the Control Panel window.

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Star Micronics LC-1021 user manual Checking system software settings in Windows, To check the default printer selection