When printing cannot be performed
This problem can arise as the result of a hardware malfunction, a network communication or configuration problem. Before troubleshooting the client error, ask your administrator to trouble- shoot the hardware or network errors.
The following checklist helps you identify the source of the error and directs to you where you can find more information about resolving it.
Client error for Windows platform
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Client error for Macintosh platform
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Printer driver general errors
Driver Mapped to Wrong Port
Problem description
If the printer driver on a client workstation points to the wrong network port, jobs do not appear in the current jobs queue or print out.
Corrective action
1.Open the Printers folder from the Control Panel.
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3.Select Properties from the shortcut menu.
4.Depending on the operating system, select the following tab:
-In Windows 98/Me — Select Details. Browse to select the printer or Novell queue.
-In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003 — Select Ports. Add a new port and map it to the printer.
5.Make sure that the path to the printer and the device name are correct. \\<device name>\print
-Where <device name> is the same as the device name set from the Control Panel.
6.Click the General Tab and click Print Test Page to confirm that the settings are correct.
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