Sony VAIO PCG-FX340K, User Manual

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Troubleshooting the Printer
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Troubleshooting the Printer
I cannot print.
The default setting for the printer port mode is correct for most printers. If you
cannot print, try changing the printer port mode. In Sony Notebook Setup, select
the Printer tab. If the printer port mode is set to ECP, change it to bi-directional. If
the printer port mode is set to bi-directional, change it to ECP. See “Displaying
the Sony Notebook Setup Screen” for details on using Sony Notebook Setup.
Your connected printer may not function after the notebook resumes from a
power saving mode. If this occurs, follow these steps to reset the printer
connection:
1 Double-click My Computer icon on the desktop, then double-click on the
Control Panel folder.
2 Double-click on the Printers folder.
3 Right-click on the icon of the printer that is not functioning, and select
Properties to access the Properties window.
4 Click OK to close the Properties window. The printer should function
properly.