Table 6.1 Solving Printer Problems (continued)

 

 

Printer Problems

Table 6.1 Solving Printer Problems (continued)

 

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Remedy

 

 

 

The paper is not fed into

Paper has not been inserted

Remove and reinsert the paper correctly

the printer.

correctly.

(refer to “Loading Print Media” in section

 

 

2-2).

 

 

 

 

There is too much paper in the

Remove some of the paper from the

 

multipurpose paper feeder.

multipurpose paper feeder.

 

 

 

The printer prints blank

The image cartridge is not installed

Remove and reinsert the image

pages.

properly.

cartridge.

 

 

 

 

The image cartridge is empty.

Replace the image cartridge (refer to

 

 

“Replacing the Image Cartridge” in

 

 

section 4-2).

 

 

 

Half of the page is blank.

The page layout is too complex.

Lower print resolution to 300 dpi.

 

 

Simplify the page layout and remove any

 

 

unnecessary graphics from the

 

 

document if possible.

 

 

Install more memory (refer to “Installing

 

 

a SIMM” in section 5-1).

 

 

 

 

The page orientation setting may be

Change the page orientation in the

 

incorrect.

Printer Setup dialog box.

 

 

 

 

The physical paper size and the

Insert the correct paper into the printer

 

size specified in your application do

or change the software paper size

 

not match.

settings.

 

 

 

 

The interface cable specifications

Use the interface cable supplied with the

 

may be incorrect.

printer or replace the cable with an IEEE

 

 

1284-compliant cable.

 

 

 

 

 

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