P
ROBLEM
S
OLVING
7.
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Problem
You cannot use the
computer while the printer
is printing.
Possible Cause and Solution
Background Printing has not been selected.
• For LaserWriter 8.3, turn
Background Printing
on in the
Chooser
. Status messages will now be redirected to the
Print Monitor
allowing you to continue working while the
computer is processing data to be sent to the printer.
• For LaserWriter 8.4 or higher, turn
Background Printing
on at the Print dialog box.
Printing Errors
Common Macintosh Problems