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Troubleshooting
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Solving Printer Problems
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Printer will not turn on.
The cables may not be
connected properly.
Reconnect all cables and
check the power cord
and grounded AC
electrical outlet.
Printer 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.
Hardware Installation Problems
Table 11-6
Solving Hardware Problems
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
A new device is not
recognized as part of the
system.
Computer Setup has not been
run to configure the new
device.
Run Computer Setup or
the SCSI software utility.
Cable(s) of new external
device are loose or power
cables are unplugged.
Ensure that all cables are
properly and securely
connected and that pins
in the cable or connector
are not bent.
Power switch of new external
device is not turned on.
Turn off the workstation,
turn on the external
device, then turn on the
workstation to integrate
the device with the
system.