Checking the printer status
Windows Vista users only
1
Click
Control Panel
Printer
.
2
Make sure:
•
The printer icon does not say
Paused
. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click
Resume
Printing
.
•
The printer icon says
Ready
. If it says
Offline
, right-click the icon, and then click
Use Printer Online
.
•
The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click
the icon, and then click
Set as Default
.
Windows XP users only
1
Click
Start
Settings
Printers and Faxes
.
2
Make sure:
•
The printer icon does not say
Paused
. If the printer is paused, right-click the icon, and then click
Resume
Printing
.
•
The printer icon says
Ready
. If it says
Offline
, right-click the icon, and then click
Use Printer Online
.
•
The printer icon has a check mark indicating that the printer is set as the default printer. If it is not, right-click
the icon, and then click
Set as Default
.
Windows 2000 users only
1
Click
Start
Settings
Printers
.
2
Right-click the
Lexmark 4800 Series
icon.
3
Make sure:
•
Set as Default Printer
is selected.
•
Pause Printing
is
not
selected.
•
Use Printer Offline
is
not
selected.
Settings are not saved
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Change time-out settings
If you press to select a setting, an * appears next to the selected setting. The printer reverts to the default setting
after two minutes of inactivity or if the printer is turned off.
Save settings
If you press to select a setting, an * appears next to the selected setting.
Checking printer readiness
The printer may not be ready to print. Check the following. When you think you have solved the problem, test the
solution by sending a document to print.
Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded
Make sure you have followed the correct loading instructions for your printer.
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