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Solving Printer Problems

If you encounter printer problems, refer to the documentation that came
with your printer and to the common causes and solutions listed in the
following table.

Table 6-5

Solving Printer Problems

Problem

Cause

Solution

Printer will not print.

Printer is not turned on nor

on-line.

Turn the printer on and make

sure it is online.

The correct printer drivers for

your application are not

installed.

Install the correct printer

drivers for your application.

If you are on a network, you

may not have made the

connection to the printer.

Make the proper network

connections to the printer.

Printer will not turn

on.

The cables may not be

connected properly.

Reconnect all cables and

check the power cord and

grounded AC outlet.

Prints garbled

information.

The correct printer drivers for

your application are not

installed.

Install the correct printer

driver for your application.

The cables may not be

connected properly.

Reconnect all cables.

Printer is offline.

The printer may be out of

paper.

Check the paper tray and refill

it if it is empty. Select online.