Printer software installation
Incorrect or incomplete software installation can lead to USB problems. Take note of the following
and perform the recommended checks to ensure proper installation.
Checking printer software installation
When using Windows 7, 7 x64, Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, 2000, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, Server
2003, or Server 2003 x64, you must follow the steps in the
Setup Guide
packed with the printer to install
the printer software. Otherwise, Microsoft’s Universal driver may be installed instead. To check if the
Universal driver has been installed, follow the steps below.
1. Open the
Printers
folder, then right-click the icon of your printer.
2. Click
Printing Preferences
on the shortcut menu that appears, then right-click anywhere in the
driver.
If About is displayed in the shortcut menu that appears, click it. If a message box with the words
“Unidrv Printer Driver” appears, you must reinstall the printer software as described in the
Setup
Guide
. If About is not displayed, the printer software has been installed correctly.
Note:
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For Windows 2000, if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears during the installation
process, click
Yes
. If you click
No
, you will have to install the printer software again.
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For Windows Vista, Vista x64, XP, XP x64, Server 2003, or Server 2003 x64, if the Software
Installation dialog box appears during the installation process, click
Continue Anyway
. If you click
STOP Installation
, you will have to install the printer software again.
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For Windows 7, 7 x64, Server 2008, or Server 2008 x64, if the Windows Security dialog box appears
during the installation process, click
Install this driver software anyway
. If you click
Don’t install
this driver software
, you will have to install the printer software again.
Status and Error Messages
You can see the printer’s status and error messages on the LCD panel. For more information, see
“Status and Error Messages” on page 172.
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