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m If you’re using a network printer, make sure that AppleTalk is active in the

Chooser. If you are using a printer connected directly to your computer,
make sure AppleTalk is inactive, or the Printer/External modem port is not
selected in the AppleTalk control panel.

m If your network has zones, make sure the zone containing your printer

is selected.

Nothing happens, or an error message appears, when I try to print.

m There may not be enough memory for printing. Try the following:

m Quit the program immediately after sending the Print command.

m Increase the amount of memory that Desktop PrintMonitor uses. (Locate

Desktop PrintMonitor in the Extensions folder in your System Folder,
select it, choose Get Info from the File menu, and type a larger number
in the Preferred Size box.)

m Reduce the amount of memory the program uses.

m Make sure the printer is turned on. Some printers need to warm up for a

few minutes after you turn them on.

m The printer may be out of paper or may need attention. Check the printer

status lights and any messages on your screen.

m Open the current printer (its icon has a bold outline) and check for

status messages.

m Reinstall your printer software.

m Reset the parameter RAM. (See “The Computer Makes an Unusual Sound

at Startup, or You See a ‘Sad Macintosh’ Icon” in the section “Problems
Starting Up the Computer” earlier in this chapter for instructions.)

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