Sony PCG-FXA33 - Manual (Page 101)

Troubleshooting the Printer
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Troubleshooting the Printer
I cannot print.
❑ 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:
1 Click Start and then select Control Panel.
2 Click the Printers folder.
3 Right-click the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and then select
Properties to access the Properties window.
4 Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should now
function properly.
❑ Verify that the parallel port is set to the proper mode.
1 Restart your computer, and then press the F2 key when the Sony logo
screen appears. The BIOS setup menu appears.
2 Press the Esc key.
3 Select LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS, and then press Enter.
4 Select EXIT SAVING CHANGES, and then press Enter.
5 Press Enter again. The BIOS defaults are reset and the parallel port
configuration is set to default values.