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Troubleshooting the Printer
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Troubleshooting the Printer
Why can’t I print a document?
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Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the
ports on your printer and computer. See “Connecting a printer” for more
information.
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Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows®
operating system installed on your computer.
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You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer.
See the instructions that came with your printer for information about
installing these drivers.
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If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power
saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), reset the printer connection.
1
Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2
Click Printers and Other Hardware, and click Printers and Faxes.
3
Right-click the printer icon that is not functioning, and select Properties
to open the Properties window.
4
Click OK.
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Change the default printer port setting, although this setting is generally
correct for most printers.
1
Click Start, and click Control Panel.
2
Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. The System
Properties dialog box appears.
3
Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. The Device
Manager window appears.
4
Double-click Ports (COM&LPT), and double-click ECP Printer Port
(LPT1).
5
Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number.
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You may need to set or reset your computer’s printer settings.
1
Click Start, and point to All Programs, Sony Notebook Setup, and
click Sony Notebook Setup again.
2
Click the Device tab.