CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting
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The printer is on but will not print
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Check the cable between the printer and
your computer. Make sure that it is
connected to the correct port.
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Make sure that the printer is online. Many
printers have an online/offline button that
you may need to press so the printer can
start printing. Press the button to put the
printer online.
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Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
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If the printer you want to print to is not the
default printer, make sure that you have
selected it in the printer setup.
To set a default printer:
1
Click
Start
, then click
Control
Panel
. The
Control Panel
window
opens. If your Control Panel is in
Category View, click
Printers and
Other Hardware
.
2
Click/Double-click the
Printers and
Faxes
icon. The
Printers and Faxes
window opens.
3
Right-click the name of the printer
you want to be the default printer,
then click
Set as Default Printer
.
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Reinstall the printer driver. See the guide
that came with your printer for instructions
on installing the printer driver.
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