Sony VAIO VAIO Notebook Computer, User Manual

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Printing
Why can't I print a document?
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Make sure the printer is on, and the printer cable is securely connected to the ports on your printer and computer.
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Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft
®
Windows
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operating system installed on your computer.
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You may need to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See the guide that accompanied the
printer for more information.
 If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then
restart the computer.
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If the bidirectional communication functions are provided with your printer, disabling the functions on your computer
may enable printing. Follow these steps:
1. Click Start , and then Control Panel .
2. Click Printers and Other Hardware .
3.
Click Printers and Faxes .
4.
Right-click an unused printer and select Properties .
5.
Click the Ports tab.
6. Click to cancel the Enable bidirectional support check box.
7. Click OK .
This change to the settings disables the bidirectional communication functions of your printer, such as data transfer,
status monitoring, and remote panel.
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